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…
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Education Corner – 4/3/26
Sprawl Development Can Hurt Wildlife Good article https://www.biologicaldiversity.org/campaigns/wildlife-connectivity/index?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social
Patient of the Week: 4/3/2026
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…
Education Corner – 3/27/26
Sunlight on demand: how orbital illumination systems threaten to change the night as we know it Interesting article, worth the read. We live in interesting times. https://darksky.org/news/orbital-illumination-systems
Patient of the Week: 3/27/2026
Great Horned Owlets Three Great Horned Owls were brought to Tucson Wildlife Center as branchlings, including a pair of siblings. While we always aim to renest young raptors when possible,…
Education Corner – 3/20/26
Mexico’s Jaguar Population Increase Reaches 30% in Major Conservation Win Congratulations! https://happyeconews.com/mexicos-jaguar-population/
Patient of the Week: 3/20/2026
Elf Owl Release In wildlife rehabilitation, healing is only part of the process, patience and timing matter as well. This elf owl spent nearly five months at Tucson Wildlife Center…
Education Corner – 3/13/26
Did Ewe Know? Remarkable Facts About North America’s Wild Ram Animal, Bighorn Sheep https://defenders.org/blog/2026/02/did-ewe-know-remarkable-facts-about-north-americas-wild-ram-animal-bighorn-sheep?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=organicsocial&utm_campaign=blogs&utm_term=bighornsheep&supporter.appealCode=3WDW2600ZEXX1&en_og_source=FY26_Social_Blog
Patient of the Week: 3/13/2026
Window Strike Patients Recently, a lesser goldfinch, a house finch, and a mourning dove were admitted to Tucson Wildlife Center for injuries sustained from window strikes. The goldfinch arrived with…
Education Corner – 3/06/26
New Research Forecasts the Impacts of Fire on Birds Important read, fire season is coming.
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…
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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/
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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,…
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Wildebeest migration is collapsing in Kenya https://wildlife.org/wildebeest-migration-is-collapsing-in-kenya/
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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…
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Backyard Birds Revealed Watch Chickadees and Titmice Make Epic Slow-Motion Landings
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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…