Untamed

The Greater Impact of Wildlife Patients

More than 85,000 patients have passed through the doors of The Wildlife Center of Virginia, a hospital for native wildlife, since its founding in 1982. Every animal patient has a story to share that illustrates the wider problems wildlife face: litter, pesticides, free-roaming domestic animals, habitat loss, and diseases - helping us shape our conservation education and research.

The Greater Impact of Wildlife Patients

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    Wild Winter Worlds

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    How do wildlife survive the tougher winter months? With cold temperatures and fewer food resources, the winter season can be challenging for a variety of wild animals. Some animals migrate to different areas, some hunker down for a long winter’s nap, and some simply continue their daily activities.

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    Pollinators

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    Pollinators are a vital part of our world and are essential for creating and maintaining habitats that many animals – including us! – rely on for food and shelter. The diversity of pollinators in a particular area is a key indicator to the health of an overall ecosystem.

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    Protecting our watersheds

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    Without water, our world would look very different; without the watersheds which capture, coalesce, move, and recycle water throughout a natural system, human and wildlife habitats would not be the same. Watch Ed Clark and other wildlife conservationist as they explain the challenges facing our watersheds and what we need to do to make sure they are protected so all life on earth can survive.

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