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 differences! Visual: Thirteen lined ground squirrels, as the name suggests, display thirteen lines of alternating spots and stripes across their back and sides. This differs from chipmunks who have stripes along their sides […]
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 Black’s Cliff Resort on their website at www.blackscliff.com
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, but said the turtle was too large and too heavy and generally not very cooperative. So we got his address and went to see if we could help. And sure […]
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 center in need of care, and it’s our job to nurse them back to health and prepare them for life back in the wild. But why do so many baby […]
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 a life-threatening injury or disease targets one of their most vital senses? Whether it’s a majestic owl injured by a stray branch or a loyal dog suffering from a painful […]
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 flying squirrel species found in North America. They are nocturnal, meaning they are active at night, and can be found in eastern North America, from southeastern Canada to Florida, and […]
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