Invasive Plant Species: Buffelgrass Did you know that Buffelgrass can burn at temperatures of up to 1500 degrees Fahrenheit? https://www.nps.gov/sagu/learn/nature/buffelgrass.htm
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Patient of the Week: 10/3/25
Elf Owl Release This Elf Owl was recently brought to Tucson Wildlife Center after colliding with a window. The tiny owl arrived with a mild left-wing droop, but after rehabilitation…
Education Corner: 09/26/25
More Dire Colorado River Reservoir Forecasts Reinforce Urgent Need for Action https://www.edf.org/media/more-dire-colorado-river-reservoir-forecasts-reinforce-urgent-need-action
Patient of the Week: 09/26/25
Leucistic Common Poorwill This unusual bird was brought to Tucson Wildlife Center after being found on the ground. At first glance, its bright white feathers made it look very different…
Education Corner: 09/19/25
Another successful year of improving the Oracle Road wildlife crossings! The Tucson Community Deserves a “Pat on the Back”! https://www.sonorandesert.org/2025/09/04/another-year-improving-oracle-road-crossings
Patient of the Week: 09/19/25
Baby Black-tailed Jackrabbit This young Black-tailed Jackrabbit was brought to Tucson Wildlife Center after being rescued from a dog attack. Thanks to the quick actions of the finder, this little…
Education Corner: 09/12/25
QUIZ: The Little Owl That Lives in a Cactus Test your knowledge of the Cactus Ferruginous Pygmy-Owl and learn how you can take action to protect this species. They can…
Patient of the Week: 09/12/25
Cactus Wren This Cactus Wren—Arizona’s state bird—was found stuck to a glue trap. When she arrived at Tucson Wildlife Center, her feathers and delicate skin were covered in sticky adhesive….
Education Corner: 09/5/25
The Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance and Rehabilitation Act Giving our endangered sea turtles the chance to recover and thrive. https://blog.nwf.org/2025/08/the-sea-turtle-rescue-assistance-and-rehabilitation-act/
Patient of the Week: 09/5/25
Tarantula Recently, several tarantulas have been brought to Tucson Wildlife Center by well-meaning residents who saw them being attacked by tarantula hawk wasps and rescued them. We understand it is…
Education Corner: 08/29/25
Can the Border Wall Be Less Harmful to Wildlife? Click the link below, what you find might surprise you. https://skyislandalliance.org/2025/08/can-the-border-wall-be-more-wildlife-friendly
Patient of the Week: 08/29/25
Greater Roadrunner This Greater Roadrunner was brought to Tucson Wildlife Center after being struck by a car. She arrived with extensive feather damage and a dislocated shoulder—a serious injury for…
Education Corner: 08/22/25
Do You Know What This Is?? Click the link below, what you find might surprise you. https://animals.sandiegozoo.org/animals/sociable-weaver
Patient of the Week: 08/22/25
Orphaned Coati Kits Two young coati kits were recently found alone, with no sign of their mother or troop nearby. After the finder unsuccessfully waited to see if the family…
Education Corner: 08/15/25
Mexican Free-Tailed Bats: A Summer Viewing Treat https://skyislandalliance.org/2025/07/mexican-free-tailed-bats-a-summer-viewing-treat
Patient of the Week: 08/15/25
Orphaned Flycatchers Recently, Tucson Wildlife Center admitted two orphaned flycatchers — one nestling (left) and one fledgling (right)—each found alone on the ground in separate locations. While neither bird was…
Education Corner: 08/8/25
Blue whales are going eerily silent — and scientists say it’s a warning signA six-year study off California’s coast shows how marine heat waves and noise pollution are silencing the…
Patient of the Week: 08/8/25
Coyote Rescue and Release Watch the video to see this week’s Patient of the Week, a juvenile male coyote, go from hopelessly tangled in a soccer net to rescued and…
Education Corner: 08/1/25
Tarantulas They’re Here … “hordes” of tarantulas coming soon. These beautiful creatures will be “out and about” soon. Just leave them alone and enjoy! To learn more click: Read in…
Patient of the Week: 08/1/25
Orphaned Bobcat Kitten This bobcat kitten was found alone with his leg wedged between the wooden slats of a fence, unable to free himself. When he arrived at Tucson Wildlife…
Education Corner: 07/25/25
Groundwater is our most abundant and accessible source of freshwater Five facts you might not know about groundwater To learn more click: https://www.worldwildlife.org/stories/five-facts-you-might-not-know-about-groundwater