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A Manitoba wildlife rehabilitation centre that's now caring for 2,000 animals annually (up from just 200 in the 1980s) is getting $650,000 to expand its lifesaving work. The funding will help Wildlife Haven continue protecting the province's growing number of injured and orphaned wild animals.
Six baby rabbits injured in a dog attack received weeks of specialized care at Wildlife Haven before being successfully released back into nature. Their recovery story comes with an important reminder: most baby bunnies people find don't actually need rescuing.
A volunteer firefighter saved a tiny bobcat kitten crawling from the ashes of a Florida brush fire, giving the four-week-old wildcat a second chance at life. The rescued kitten, now named Ash, is recovering at a wildlife rehabilitation center with no major injuries.
An endangered loggerhead sea turtle named Diamond nearly suffocated on a Virginia beach with a stingray barb in his tongue and sand-filled lungs. After eight months of intensive care and physical therapy, he's swimming free again.
A majestic American white pelican with a nine-foot wingspan returned to the wild after Calgary Wildlife rehabilitated the injured bird for over seven months. The successful release marks another win for the dedicated team saving Alberta's wildlife. #
Sisters Kali and Nzuri were so weak they could barely stand at their former zoo. Now they're recovering at a Wylie sanctuary where vets are giving them the care they desperately needed.
A wildlife sanctuary in Snohomish, Washington, has secured millions in new funding to expand its work saving injured and endangered animals. The fundraising partnership is making the Pacific Northwest's largest rehabilitation center possible.
A manatee calf who was rescued and released with his mom just four months ago needed saving again after losing most of his body weight. Now teams are racing to help little Argyle recover at SeaWorld Orlando.
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Two loggerhead sea turtles struck by boats made remarkable recoveries at Florida's Loggerhead Marinelife Center. After months of surgery and care, both Swim Shady and Paddles returned to the ocean.
When both parent owls died from electrocution, volunteers climbed 40 feet to rescue three helpless babies from their nest. The orphaned great horned owlets are now safe at a wildlife rehabilitation center and will return home once power lines are made safer.
A Palm Harbor fire crew saved an injured young hawk trapped between a building and a bush, handling the bird with gentle care before getting it professional help. The rescue shows how first responders protect all lives, feathered or not.
A young bald eagle with a broken leg needed a team of three people just to do physical therapy. Thanks to careful rehabilitation at Canada's National Wildlife Centre, the fierce raptor flew free again.
A Rhode Island rescue team raced to save 71 parrots living in a freezing barn without electricity or water after predators had already attacked some birds. Now safe and receiving medical care, these colorful survivors are getting a second chance at life.
A bald eagle shot in January returned to Colorado skies this week after more than three months of intensive rehabilitation. The majestic bird's release near Northglenn marks a powerful comeback story for one of America's most iconic species.
Beth Vaughn runs Mountain View Wildlife Rehabilitation entirely on her own, giving injured wildlife across eastern Kentucky a second chance at life. From baby squirrels to white-tailed deer, she's transforming her compassion into a lifesaving mission.
When dozens of parrots were found living in a New Hampshire barn without heat or water, Rhode Island Parrot Rescue mobilized to save every single bird. All 71 parrots are now safe and recovering.
A South African town is treating bird rehabilitation like roads and power lines: essential infrastructure that keeps communities working. The approach could transform how rural areas protect the ecosystems that support their farms and economies.
A specialized wildlife hospital near Paris is giving injured and orphaned animals a fighting chance, treating more than 10,400 creatures last year alone. From fox cubs to swans, the facility is the only one in the region equipped to handle wild species with care designed to return them to nature.
A wildlife rehabilitation centre in South Africa is inviting everyday people to become animal guardians for as little as $3 a month. The Centre for Rehabilitation of Wildlife handles up to 4,000 rescue emergencies each year.
A yearling beaver found unable to walk on a park trail is making her recovery at a Summerland wildlife center, complete with honey bandages and willow branches. Her journey back to health shows the dedicated care injured wildlife receive across British Columbia.
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