Wildebeest migration is collapsing in Kenya https://wildlife.org/wildebeest-migration-is-collapsing-in-kenya/
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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…
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…
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: 1/9/2026
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: 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: 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: 12/19/25
Horned Lizard Hatchling This young Horned Lizard was brought to Tucson Wildlife Center after being removed from its natural habitat on Mt. Lemmon and kept in captivity for a few…
Education Corner: 12/19/25
The Forgotten Forest Fascinating, could make a good Holiday Party conversation piece. Check out the article below:
Patient of the Week: 12/12/25
Newborn Mice Four newborn mice were recently brought to Tucson Wildlife Center after being found orphaned. Arizona is home to many different mouse species, and they all develop quickly in…
Education Corner: 12/12/25
Scientists and fishers have teamed up to find a way to save manta rays. The diamond-shaped fish often get caught up in tuna fishers’ nets, which can be deadly. Check…
Patient of the Week: 12/5/25
Goose Hero, Owl Survivor Earlier this week, a Great Horned Owl was found in the middle of the road and brought to Tucson Wildlife Center by a concerned finder. On…
Education Corner: 12/5/25
How birds react to fire depends on where they live See the interesting article below. https://wildlife.org/how-birds-react-to-fire-depends-on-where-they-live/
Patient of the Week: 11/28/25
Western Screech Owl and Thank You This Western Screech Owl was recently admitted to Tucson Wildlife Center after becoming caught in a snap trap. Our wildlife care team carefully removed…
Education Corner: 11/28/25
Groundbreaking Research Identifies Lethal Dose of Plastics for Seabirds, Sea Turtles and Marine Mammals: “It’s Much Smaller Than You Might Think” https://oceanconservancy.org/newsroom/press-release/2025/11/17/ocean-animals-ingested-plastics-study/
Patient of the Week: 11/21/25
Red-naped Sapsucker This beautiful Red-naped Sapsucker was brought to Tucson Wildlife Center with signs of blunt-force trauma that our veterinarian suspected was from being hit by a car or striking…
Education Corner: 11/21/25
Five Principles for Responsible Outdoor Lighting Since it’s the time of year for decorating, thought it might be nice to share this. https://darksky.org/resources/guides-and-how-tos/lighting-principles
Patient of the Week: 11/14/25
Javelina This adult male javelina was rescued and brought to Tucson Wildlife Center after he was found with severe lacerations along the right side of his face. These injuries were…
Education Corner: 11/14/25
Rising Oceans The oceans are rising, here is an update. https://www.oceanrising.co/p/the-deep-brief-18-25-october-2025?r=1x6gj5&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&triedRedirect=true
Patient of the Week: 11/7/25
Kingsnakes Recently, a Kingsnake was admitted to Tucson Wildlife Center after becoming trapped in plastic landscape netting. As the snake struggled to free himself, the netting tightened around his body….