Wildlife Rehabilitation Stories

Pippa The Temminck’s Pangolin

Pippa, a Temminck’s pangolin, recovers from a harsh life in the illegal wildlife trade with the help of staff at the Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary Hospital.

Baby Bird Season In South Africa

Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary Hospital helps out baby birds and other wildlife babies who need help during the season for wildlife babies.

Young Temminck’s Pangolin Taken From Mother

A young Temminck’s pangolin illegally taken from his mother gets help at Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary Hospital to reach adulthood.

face of a Southern African hedgehog being held

Southern African Hedgehog Wounded By Dog

A Southern African hedgehog gets help for infected wounds from Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary Hospital.

Brown House Snake Kept As Pet Suffers

A brown house snake suffers poor shedding that leads to tail tip amputation at Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary Hospital for recovery.

Natal Spurfowl Recovers After Possible Window Hit

A Natal spurfowl suffers injuries after possibly flying into a window, and treatment at the Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary Hospital helps him recover for release.

Tomasso The Temminck’s Pangolin Rescued From Suitcase

A Temminck’s pangolin suffers emaciation after poor care by someone who kept him in a suitcase, but treatment at Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary Hospital helps him recover.

spotted eagle-owl with infection standing on towel

Spotted Eagle-Owl Sickened By Trichomoniasis

A spotted eagle-owl with a bad trichomoniasis infection is treated at Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary Hospital and makes a full recovery.

short-snouted grass snake held in hand while tube fed

Tiny Short-Snouted Grass Snake Injured By Cat

A short-snouted grass snake injured by a cat gets help at the Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary Hospital to overcome wounds.

pangolin at vet hospital being held while tube fed

Temminck’s Pangolin Vs. Leopard

A Temminck’s pangolin recovers at Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary Hospital from injuries sustained in a leopard attack.

a Cape serotine bat held in hand being fed by syringe

Unresponsive Cape Serotine Bat Gets Care

A Cape serotine bat is found on the ground, the suspected victim of a cat attack, and staff at Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary Hospital begin treatment for recovery.

$young hadada ibis in nest box bandaged for fractured bones$

Young Hadada Ibis Recovers And Learns Independence

A young hadada ibis with multiple fractures is treated for possible metabolic bone disease at Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary Hospital.

young vervet monkey sniffing food held by older vervet monkey sitting on branch

Keeping Vervet Monkeys Healthy And Happy

When 19 vervet monkeys that were confiscated from private property arrive at Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary Hospital, staff focuses on rehabilitation for release to a suitable area.

lesser bushbaby being held and handfed by syringe

Lesser Bushbaby With Head Trauma

A lesser bushbaby who lost her sight due to head trauma is treated by staff at Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary Hospital and makes a full recovery.

common murre held in towel with hand on beak

Oiled Common Murre Washed

A common murre covered in petroleum oil and suffering from a parasite gets washed and treated at the International Bird Rescue to make a full recovery.

Northern fulmar standing on exam table by towel

Emaciated Northern Fulmar Makes Full Recovery

A Northern fulmar in poor health is brought to the International Bird Rescue where treatment leads to a full recovery and release.

green-winged teal floating in containment pool

Injured Green-Winged Teal Survives Gull Attack

A green-winged teal that was attacked by gulls and unable to flee is rescued and helped to recovery by the International Bird Rescue.

California brown pelican standing in pen with wings outstretched and drinking from tub

California Brown Pelican Mass Starvation Event

The story of one California brown pelican that was part of a mass starvation event whose victims were helped by the International Bird Rescue.

red fox with eyes crusted shut and fur patchy from mange lies on towels in a pen

Red Fox Recovers From Sarcoptic Mange

A red fox with a life-threatening case of sarcoptic mange is treated by staff at Walden’s Puddle and makes a full recovery.

very thin California sea lion standing on cement in outdoor pen

Malnourished And Dehydrated California Sea Lion

A small California sea lion suffered wounds, malnutrition, and dehydration until she got help from Marine Mammal Care Center Los Angeles.

very thin Northern elephant seal pup lying on cement in pen

Northern Elephant Seal Pup Needs Help

A severely malnourished and dehydrated Northern elephant seal pup gets nourishment and care from Marine Mammal Care Center Los Angeles and recovers.

very thin harbor seal pup standing on cement

Harbor Seal Pup In Health Crisis

A harbor seal pup gets help from Marine Mammal Care Center Los Angeles for malnourishment, dehydration, tar patches, and a low white blood cell count.

very thin California sea lion pup standing in pen

Skinny California Sea Lion Pup

A malnourished and dehydrated California sea lion pup gets help from Marine Mammal Care Center Los Angeles to put on weight and recover for release.

Gull Collides With Car

A gull that collided with a car and suffered injuries is nursed back to health by staff at the Bird Center of Michigan.

female mallard duck sitting beside green bowl in cage

Mallard Duck Recovers From Gunshot Wound

A gunshot wound prevents a mallard duck from being able to feed, so staff at the Bird Center of Michigan step in to help her recover.

Injured And Young House Finches Need Help

Young house finches in distress find help at the Bird Center of Michigan so they can recover and be released.

close up on face of American kestrel held in hands

Young American Kestrel Falls From Nest

A young American kestrel that was found outside the nest gets help from the World Bird Sanctuary to get proper nutrition to recover and be released.

Mississippi kite bird wrapped and held in a towel

Mississippi Kite Unable To Eat

A young Mississippi kite with a severe infection that blocked the throat couldn’t eat until the World Bird Sanctuary offered treatment and helped the bird recover.

Great Horned Owl Overcomes Poisoning And Eye Injury

A great horned owl is in rough shape after poisoning and an eye injury, but help from the World Bird Sanctuary helps her recover.

Red-Tailed Hawk With Hole In Crop

A red-tailed hawk can’t eat when an injury put a hole in the crop, so the World Bird Sanctuary offered aid until the bird recovered.