New Research Forecasts the Impacts of Fire on Birds Important read, fire season is coming.
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Patient of the Week: 3/6/2026
Dove Nestlings/Spring Yard Clean-up With spring-like weather already here in Tucson, baby season is already underway—and right now Tucson Wildlife Center is seeing a surge of Mourning Dove nestlings coming…
Education Corner – 2/27/26
The extraordinary flight of the Mexican long-nosed bat This is a very good article, bats are so important to our ecosystem. https://www.bbc.com/storyworks/specials/living-legacy/the-extraordinary-flight-of-the-mexican-long-nosed-bat/
Patient of the Week: 2/27/2026
Sonoran Opossum Last October, Tucson Wildlife Center’s intake team received a call about a Sonoran Opossum found lying in the middle of a residential road in Tucson, bleeding from her…
Education Corner – 2/20/26
Data Centers Are Stress-Testing the Grid: Communities and Wildlife are Feeling the Pressure How data center growth is reshaping transmission planning, wildlife habitat, and community well-being. We know Data Centers…
Patient of the Week: 2/20/2026
Coyote With Mange This adult male coyote was rescued after being found inactive, severely emaciated, and suffering from advanced mange. At first glance, animals like this are often assumed to…
Education Corner
New species of snake named after Steve Irwin In case you haven’t seen this, as it probably didn’t make the nightly news, but another nice little conversation piece. https://wildlife.org/new-species-of-snake-named-after-steve-irwin/
Patient of the Week
Spiny Lizard This hardy little spiny lizard was admitted to Tucson Wildlife Center after being found dragging both hind legs, with no visible external injuries. With quiet housing, supportive care,…
Education Corner
Wildebeest migration is collapsing in Kenya https://wildlife.org/wildebeest-migration-is-collapsing-in-kenya/
Patient of the Week
Cottontail Kits Spring baby season is kicking off early this year at Tucson Wildlife Center, with 12 orphaned cottontail kits currently in our care. Our wildlife care team are working…
Education Corner
Backyard Birds Revealed Watch Chickadees and Titmice Make Epic Slow-Motion Landings
Patient of the Week
Wild Turkey This female wild turkey was brought to Tucson Wildlife Center after being found unable to walk, with multiple lacerations along her back. Based on her injuries, she was…
Education Corner: Quetzal
Resplendent Quetzal Stunning. We couldn’t pass up posting. https://abcbirds.org/birds/resplendent-quetzal
Patient of the Week
Coyote Release This coyote was recently rescued and brought to Tucson Wildlife Center after being found limping in traffic. X-rays revealed three healing fractures, that required no further treatment, and…
Education Corner: New Jaguar
New jaguar spotted in southern Arizona https://www.kgun9.com/news/local-news/new-jaguar-spotted-in-southern-arizona
Patient of the Week: Gila Monster
2025: From Rescue to Release There is no better way to start a new year than by remembering the successes of the last one. Each release in this video represents…
Education Corner: 1/9/2026
Code switching vampire bats mimic their closest friends Speaking of bats … this ties in nicely! https://wildlife.org/code-switching-vampire-bats-mimic-their-closest-friends/
Patient of the Week: Bats
A Little New Year’s Luck … Bats In many cultures, bats are symbols of good fortune and fresh beginnings. This New Year, two bats were especially lucky to be rescued…
Education Corner: 1/2/2026
North America’s largest wildlife overpass just opened in Colorado Nice, good for Colorado! Check out the article below: https://apple.news/At-zP5wKRTS-2rDS_TfgGjg
Patient of the Week: 1/2/26
Overwintering Patients At Tucson Wildlife Center, not every animal can be released right away—especially birds and reptiles who miss following their natural seasonal rhythms, such as migration or brumation. This…
Education Corner: 12/19/25
The Forgotten Forest Fascinating, could make a good Holiday Party conversation piece. Check out the article below: