LATEST NEWS & BLOG FROM CWC
The 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 VenkatramIncredible Interns and Volunteers
Volunteers and interns are an integral part of the successful rescue, rehabilitation, and release of the over 4,000 patients that arrive at California Wildlife Center each year. Volunteers are present at CWC seven days a week, 365 days per year to assist the wildlife technicians with day-to-day animal care tasks including cleaning and maintenance of enclosures, and giving the patients their diets, medications, and enrichment.
May 28, 2024/by Saras VenkatramMarine Mammal Team Responds to a Distressed Gray Whale near Point Dume, Malibu
At 9am on March 16th, 2024, we received a report that a deceased whale had come ashore at Little Dume. Upon arrival, it was determined that this 30-foot-long sub-adult male, weighing approximately 25,000 pounds (the same as seven cars), was still alive, yet in grave condition and floating at the surf line.
May 28, 2024/by Saras VenkatramAre You My Mother? When to Intervene
Encountering a young animal in the wild can be an exhilarating experience. Although it is natural to have the initial instinct to intervene in an attempt to protect the animal, stepping in without proper knowledge can do more harm than good.
May 28, 2024/by Saras Venkatram