LATEST NEWS & BLOG FROM CWC
The Fox and the Fence: A Tale of Healing and Care
In December, we were contacted by an Agoura Hills animal control officer, letting us know their team was going out to rescue a Gray Fox sitting in daylight atop a high chain-link fence, refusing to jump down. This is highly abnormal for a fox.
February 18, 2025/by Saras VenkatramAn Unexpected Visitor from the Wild
As fall has finally arrived, most of our young patients are ready to return to their wild homes. Each year, California Wildlife Center (CWC) rehabilitates injured, orphaned or abandoned young Mule Deer. This year, we cared for four fawns.
November 3, 2024/by Saras VenkatramBuilding a Brighter Future for Wildlife Through Education
Like many nonprofits, CWC’s greatest hope is for our services to be a last resort. We care deeply for our patients and treasure our experiences with them, but they arrive in our care due to accidents and illnesses.
November 3, 2024/by Saras VenkatramThe Unfortunate Side Effects of Glue Traps
Glue traps are devices designed to kill rodents and other pests. They come in a variety of sizes and consist of a flat surface covered in non-drying, non-toxic glue. They are marketed as an effective and clean option for removing pests from your home.
November 3, 2024/by Saras VenkatramTracking our Impact
Every pinniped (seal and sea lion) is released from CWC outfitted with an orange flipper tag. These tags are not satellite trackers, and thus require direct observation and reporting to be effective.
November 3, 2024/by Saras VenkatramThe Bridge to Wildlife Coexistence
CWC’s core mission to rehabilitate wildlife wouldn’t be possible without our incredible, compassionate community in the greater Los Angeles area. Angelenos live in close proximity to wildlife.
August 19, 2024/by Saras VenkatramThe Plastic Impact on Marine Life
The CWC Marine Mammal team has seen the impact of plastic pollution in our oceans firsthand. It is not uncommon to receive a call about fishing line entanglement.
August 19, 2024/by Saras VenkatramNHM Avian and Mammal Collections
California Wildlife Center staff and volunteers recently had the unique opportunity to go on a behind-the-scenes tour of the avian and mammal collections department of the Los Angeles Natural History Museum (NHM).
August 19, 2024/by Saras VenkatramWestern Coachwhip
In May 2024, a Western Coachwhip snake (Masticophis flagellum) was brought to our Intensive Care Unit by a concerned member of the community. In the over 25 years since its founding, the California Wildlife Center has only had four of this species arrive for care.
August 16, 2024/by Saras VenkatramTo Raise a Mockingbird
You have surely heard, if not seen, a Northern Mockingbird in your area. They can be heard serenading at any time of the day and night and can mimic hundreds of noises. This small gray bird with white patches on their wings and long tail feathers, can be found in grasslands, wooded areas, or in your backyard.
May 28, 2024/by Saras Venkatram