Wildlife Rehabilitation Stories

Rinkhals Snake Vs. Cat

Tiny rinkhals snake gets wounded by cat and recovers with the help of staff at Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary Hospital.

flap-neck chameleon held in hand being fed via syringe

Flap-Neck Chameleon Saved From Illegal Pet Trade

Prolonged lack of food and water adds to medical issues suffered by a flap-neck chameleon that is nursed back to health by Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary Hospital.

Southern African python held by head and body by hands

Injured Southern African Python Released After Recovery

A Southern African python with an open wound in its side, likely from a shovel, is cared for by Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary Hospital until it recovers and gets released into the wild.

osprey outside standing on one leg on patio tiles

Osprey Builds Back Strength

A tired out osprey with some health concerns gets help from Save Our Seabirds, Inc. to rest and recover for release back into the wild.

baby opossum in plastic tub sniffing someone's hand

Opossum Family Faces Difficult Beginning

A mother opossum and most of her babies were rescued from slow starvation and tenderly rehabilitated for eventual release back to the wild by Porsha’s Wild Care.

Canada goose wrapped in towel sitting on exam table

Canada Goose Survives Days In Tangled Net

A Canada goose is carefully reintroduced to food by Carolina Waterfowl Rescue after it was found entangled in netting and starving.

A Domestic Rabbit Needs Extra Care To Recover His Health

One baby rabbit in a rescued litter was so ill that he needed extra care from Carolina Waterfowl Rescue to recover and get adopted.

great blue heron lying down on hay of enclosure

Great Blue Heron Unable To Hunt

A great blue heron suffers injury and starvation because of a fishing line, but Carolina Waterfowl Rescue help him recover.

chicken with swelling on face standing on towel on table

Chicken Unable To See Food And Water Bowls

A chicken with a sinus infection needs help eating until treatment by Carolina Waterfowl Rescue reduces swelling that prevents her from seeing food and water.

American white pelican standing in outdoor enclosure

American White Pelican Named Boudreaux

An American white pelican that suffered a broken wing that got infected ultimately needed surgery to remove the wing, and he now has a new home at All Things Wild as an ambassador for his species.

Injured Green Turtle Recovers In Greece

Green turtle with head injuries gets help from Wildlife Vets International and the Sea Turtle Protection Society to put her on the road to recovery.

Nile Monitor Lizard With Broken Leg

A Nile monitor lizard with a broken leg gets help from staff at Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary Hospital and is expected to make a full recovery.

Marsh Owl Regains Sight

A marsh owl that lost its sight, possibly due to a head trauma, regained its vision after receiving care at the Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary Hospital.

European Honey Buzzard With Wing Fracture

A European honey buzzard with a fractured wrist faces a tricky recovery, but care from staff at the Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary Hospital gives him the best chance possible.

gutteral toad looking at camera from container of water

Gutteral Toad Caught By Dog

A gutteral toad suffered an open wound when caught by a dog, but Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary Hospital was able to help her fully recover with treatment and good nutrition.

shikra wrapped in towel and being tube fed

Shikra With Partially Paralyzed Legs Makes Progress

A young shikra suffers partial paralysis in both legs likely from trauma but expert care from staff at Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary Hospital is helping him recover.

flap neck chameleon held in hands being syringe-fed

Flap-Neck Chameleon Needs Food And Hydration

A flap-neck chameleon is confiscated and found to need nutritional care, so staff at Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary Hospital ensured the chameleon was rehydrated and ate good food.

Brown House Snake Suffers Brain Trauma From Bite

A brown house snake gets help from staff at Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary Hospital after suffering numerous injuries when attacked by a cat.

Emaciated Mink Saved From Death

A mink found barely alive is rehabilitated with good nutrition and care by Nashville Wildlife Conservation Center, and he recovers and gets released.

red-tailed hawk held while being tube fed

Red-Tailed Hawk Rehabbed After Head Trauma

A red-tailed hawk gets help from the Ohio Wildlife Center after injuries, likely from being hit by a car, prevent it from being able to hunt and drink.

Big Brown Bat Overcomes Emaciation

A big brown bat, a species of concern due to a low population, is emaciated and dehydrated after being trapped in a barn during winter and gets help from the Ohio Wildlife Center to regain health.

great horned owl being syringe-fed on table

West Nile Virus Grounds Great Horned Owl

A great horned owl suffering from West Nile Virus gets the care needed at Ohio Wildlife Center to recover and be released.

yellow-crowned night heron held in place on exam table

Nestling Yellow-Crowned Night Heron Suffers Fracture

A yellow-crowned night heron nestling that fell from the nest was rescued by Ohio Wildlife Center and rehabbed until strong enough for release.

an American white pelican taking flight in an aviary

American White Pelican Overcomes Fracture And Parasites

An American white pelican is found walking down a road and is found to have a broken ulna and other health issues that the International Bird Rescue treats to help it recover.

side view of surf scoter's head and chest as it floats on water

Surf Scoter Injured By Oil

An adult surf scoter with oil covering 30 percent of his body suffers chemical burns and needs nutrition, washing, and care from International Bird Rescue to recover.

brown pelican flapping wings standing on ground

Brown Pelican Wounded By Fishing Line And Hooks

A brown pelican gets injuries from fishing hooks and lines that then lead to emaciation and dehydration, but the International Bird Rescue is able to help it recover.

pigeon guillemot swimming in pool with other birds

Pigeon Saved From Oil

A pigeon guillemot is found covered in oil, but gets help from the International Bird Rescue with good nutrition, washing, and other support.

Woodchuck Found Wandering Instead Of Hibernating

A woodchuck is in dire straits after her hibernation is interrupted, but Wild At Hart Wildlife Rehabilitation takes her in to get her in shape for release in spring.

house sparrow perched on tree branch outdoors

Hatchling House Sparrow Found On Ground

A hatchling house sparrow suffering internal bleeding gets care from The Stanislaus Wildlife Care Center to help it overcome its injuries and be released to the wild.

Injured Raccoon Hid Under Porch

A raccoon with some injuries was rescued from under a porch and rehabilitated by Wild At Hart Wildlife Rehabilitation and released after her recovery.