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Bird vs. Reptile in Key West

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They receive some funding for their “chicken services” from the City of Key West, but their wildlife rehabilitation center runs completely on donations … which are tax-deductible. Donations may be sent through PayPal or to Key West Wildlife Center , PO Box 2297, Key West, Florida 33045. Want to help this great place?

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In Harm’s Way

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All of the animals, birds and reptiles who live there are native species who were once injured, have gone through rehabilitation, and ended up with a permanent disability which prevented their return to the wild. I live near a small zoo. That bird really got me good,” said the man to the groundskeeper.

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Do Not Feed Baby Birds Ham

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Wildlife rehabilitators are a multi-tasking lot. Not only do we take care of zillions of injured and orphaned birds/mammals/reptiles/whatever, we also have to deal with and educate the public. The baffling, mind-boggling public.

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Ingrid Taylar: Bridging the Divide Between Cat and Bird Lovers

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The humans behind a wildlife intake desk, the volunteers and rehabilitators, are people who sacrifice their mornings, afternoons and sleepless nights in the service of birds like the one I’d just brought in. Cat and dog rescuers share with wildlife rehabilitators the unfortunate burden of healing the hurt caused by other humans.

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First White-Tailed Tropicbird Sighted in Connecticut

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Bowen, a wildlife rehabilitator licensed with CT DEEP for small mammals and reptiles (specializing in bats www.bats101.info) Today’s Guest Post is written by Linda E. info) and is also USFWS licensed for migratory birds, specializing in waterfowl. She may be contacted at: linda@cmsincorporated.net.

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When conservation and animal rights collide

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In responding to Suzie’s post defending wildlife rehabilitation I began to think again about the areas in which animal rights and animal welfare overlap with the field of conservation, and the ways in which they don’t.