LATEST NEWS & BLOG FROM CWC
Slow Down for Wildlife
As I drove south on Las Virgenes on the morning of August 18, I passed a very sad sight: three raccoons who had been hit by a car, lying in the road. This was not the first of these incidents I had encountered on my daily drive to work.
November 25, 2020/by protectanimalsCedar Waxwings: A Welcome Winter Visitor
California Wildlife Center admits migratory birds every year. One winter patient is the Cedar Waxwing, named for the waxy red tips on their secondary wing feathers (the feathers that help them get lift) and their fondness of cedar berries. A few other distinctive characteristics are their crested heads and black coloring around their eyes, which looks like a mask.
November 25, 2020/by protectanimalsSan Joaquin Kit Fox Gets Help at CWC
On September 15th, we were contacted by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) to assist with an injured adult male San Joaquin kit fox. These endangered foxes are part of a study managed by the California State University, Stanislaus’s Endangered Species Recovery Program (ESRP) where they document the health and survival of kit foxes in their native range.
October 1, 2020/by protectanimalsSuccess for Orphaned Mountain Quail
By Cambria Wells, Wildlife Technician Supervisor
Raising…
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Unusual Rescue Calls
By the Marine Mammal Team
Our marine mammal team performs…
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The Climbing Fox
By Cori Carlson, Administrative Assistant
Gray Foxes may…
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Welcome to Dr. Guthrum Purdin
By Jennifer Brent, Executive Director
We are excited to…
September 10, 2020/by protectanimalsWe are excited to…
It’s Raining Cats and Ducklings!
By Denys Hemen, Hospital Manager
During the spring and…
June 8, 2020/by protectanimalsDuring the spring and…
Help Wildlife Avoid a Sticky Situation
By Dr. Stephany Lewis, Veterinarian
Every year, California…
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Covid-19 & CWC
By Jennifer Brent, Executive Director
Like everyone in…
June 8, 2020/by protectanimalsLike everyone in…