Audubon to Expand Rancher-Powered Conservation for Birds Across 500,000 Grassland Acres NFWF investment will scale regenerative grazing practices to the benefit of grassland birds Please see the article below. https://www.audubon.org/press-room/audubon-expand-rancher-powered-conservation-birds-across-500000-grassland-acres
Comfort for Young Wild Patients Orphaned and injured young wild animals are arriving at Tucson Wildlife Center (TWC) in all shapes and sizes, and each comes with its own unique…
Swamp eels are wiping out Everglades amphibians Invasive swamp eels that escaped from breeding ponds or were released by fisherman as bait in South Florida are systematically wiping out native…
Juvenile Northern Mockingbirds Two young orphaned Northern Mockingbirds—unrelated and at different stages of development—recently arrived at Tucson Wildlife Center in need of care. One was a nestling, still completely dependent…
Create a garden that thrives at night Across the Northern Hemisphere, gardening season is underway. As everyone starts to refresh beds, plant containers, and dream up backyard projects, it is…
Western Screech Owl A young Western Screech Owl recently was brought to Tucson Wildlife Center after swallowing a piece of sisal rope—likely picked up accidentally while grabbing prey. When he…
A count worth waiting for Western snowy plover population exceeds 3,000, a recovery milestone And now for some good news! A well deserved shout out! Please see the article below….
Cooper’s Hawk Fledglings As temperatures begin climbing, Tucson Wildlife Center would like to prepare the community for something we see every summer: numerous calls about young Cooper’s Hawks on the…
It is that time again! Win a new 2026 Nissan Frontier Pro-4X Roush® Edition! Tucson Wildlife Center is proud to be one of the many charities participating in The Jim…
Climate change makes it harder to be a monarch New studies looking at the impacts of climate change on monarch butterflies have painted a not-so-hopeful picture of their future: climate…
Baby Quail Tiny, speedy, and surprisingly loud—baby quail have taken over our nursery in our Baby Bird and Small Mammal Wing. Tucson Wildlife Center is currently caring for nearly 200…
Fire on the Ground Controlled burning and cultural fire restore western dry forests Fire season is here, this is a good read. https://www.nature.org/en-us/about-us/where-we-work/united-states/western-dry-forest-and-fire/western-dry-forests-fires-stories/beneficial-fire/?vu=fireontheground&en_txn1=s_lio.reg_wescan.x.x
Squirrel Kits Four juvenile squirrels were recently brought to Tucson Wildlife Center, each arriving under very different circumstances. Two of them are orphans, found out of their nest and unable…
Cougars and wolves fight like cats and dogs over prey Yellowstone National Park is home to iconic predators like the gray wolf and the cougar. New research shows that while cougars…
Juvenile Greater Roadrunner This Greater Roadrunner was found orphaned at two weeks old and brought to Tucson Wildlife Center for care. Now about a month old, he has been moved…
Whale Safety in San Francisco Harbor The Marine Mammal Center and San Francisco Harbor Safety Committee Pilot New Vessel Operator Training Program to Improve Whale Safety in San Francisco Bay…
Cactus Wren The Cactus Wren (Arizona’s state bird) may be known for its bold personality, but this little one had a difficult start. Before being brought to Tucson Wildlife Center…
Forest elephants and football games in Dzanga-Sangha In the heart of the Congo Basin, Dzanga-Sangha boasts breathtaking wildlife alongside growing solar capacity. https://wwf.panda.org/discover/our_focus/climate_and_energy_practice/news/?15589966/Forest-Elephants-And-Football-Games-in-Dzanga-Sangha
Pocket Gopher Release At Tucson Wildlife Center, not all patients need surgery or intensive treatment; some just need time. This pocket gopher—a burrowing rodent named for its fur-lined cheek pouches—was…
Sprawl Development Can Hurt Wildlife Good article https://www.biologicaldiversity.org/campaigns/wildlife-connectivity/index?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social
Javelinas Reunited with Herds Two young javelinas, each from different herds and found in different locations, came to Tucson Wildlife Center after being left behind by their families. Accidental orphaning…
