Spooky Wildlife October – Skeletons
Skeletons make regular appearances at our center, even when it isn’t close to Halloween! Even though the results can look a little creepy, x-rays are a great tool that help…
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2024 Night for Wildlife
Night For Wildlife was a huge success this year! We had a great turn out and lots of awesome donated items went to great new homes during the auction. Thanks…
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Species Spotlight: Eastern Chipmunks vs Thirteen Lined Ground Squirrels
Both of these species of adorable small rodents have been admitted as patients to Northwoods Wildlife Center this summer and we’d like to explore their similarities and difference Visual: Thirteen…
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Black’s Cliff Resort
In addition to supporting the Northwoods Wildlife Center at the Wildlife Protector level, Black’s Cliff Resort is always there with volunteering, event support and more. You can learn more about…
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Rescuing a giant snapping turtle
A gentleman called last Saturday to describe a unique problem: a giant snapping turtle had taken up residence in his garage under his workbench. He had tried to move it,…
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Raccoons of Summer 2024
Raccoons fishing for minnows. Every summer, the Northwoods Wildlife Center in Minocqua, Wisconsin, becomes a temporary home for dozens of baby raccoons. These adorable yet mischievous creatures arrive at our…
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ONE-EYED WONDERS: The Life-Saving Impact of Enucleation Surgery
Imagine the vibrant world of a hawk soaring through the skies or a cat stalking through tall grass. Their keen eyesight is crucial for survival. But what happens when…
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Species Spotlight: Southern Flying Squirrels
Forest dwellers These little rodents are very common here in our part of the Northwoods, but they often go unnoticed. The southern flying squirrel (Glaucomys volans) is one of three…
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Helping Out a Fledgling Barred Owl
In mid-April, we received a call about a fledgling Barred Owl on the ground. With the parents still around, we asked the finder to leave him be for the day,…
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Welcome 2024 Summer Interns
Join us in welcoming our 2024 summer interns to the Northwoods Wildlife Center! We are excited to host a talented and diverse group of individuals from all over the country…
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