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Leucistic Fox Squirrel
Two days ago, we had some interesting intakes! Take a look at this super amazing baby fox squirrel (Sciurus niger). This little dude has a genetic mutation called leucism, which is a condition characterized by reduced pigmentation in animals caused by a recessive allele. Unlike albinism, it is a reduction in all types of skin […]
Read More »Nesting Materials for Birds
**warning: graphic photos at the bottom of this post! Bird rehabbers have been battling for years the idea of putting things like hair, string, yarn, etc…out as nesting material for birds. Another perfect example of why that is a horrible idea. Two mockingbird (Mimus polyglottos) chicks brought to us last night. One dead, one alive […]
Read More »Horned Worms = Everyone Loves Them!
Before the cold snap, Symton Black Soldier Fly made sure to get us out some horned worms for some of our guys. Turns out they are like crack to the crows. We already knew the owls loved them. Same for the copperheads. This one has been a stubborn eater since it came in. But it […]
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