Wild for Rehab supports Ontario’s Wildlife and Wildlife Rehabilitators.
Wild for Rehab brings awareness to, fundraises for, and supports Ontario’s Wildlife Rehabilitators. We work with organizations and individuals to support our Wildlife populations.
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GALA
Join us on November 2, 2024 for the inaugural Wild for Rehab Gala overlooking the beautiful Lake Rosseau at the JW Marriott in Muskoka. Emmy-Award winning wildlife Cinematographer, Andrew Manske, will showcase his work and discuss how we can reduce the impact of collisions on both humans and wildlife.
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Overwintering Wildlife: The Vital Role of Rehabbers and Spring Releases
As winter blankets the landscape in snow and ice, many wild animals seek shelter, migrate, or hibernate. However, for wildlife that has been orphaned, injured, or too weak to survive the cold, wildlife rehabilitators become their lifeline. These dedicated individuals provide months of specialized care, ensuring animals have a second chance at life. And when …
The Intersection of Recovery: How Wildlife and Human Rehabilitation Efforts Align After Road Collisions
When road collisions occur, they leave a wake of physical, emotional, and environmental damage. The injuries sustained by humans and wildlife are often severe, requiring specialized rehabilitation efforts to heal and recover. Surprisingly, there are significant parallels between human and wildlife recovery processes that highlight the resilience of life and the opportunities for collaboration between …
Lessons from the Florida Panther: Reducing Wildlife-Vehicle Collisions Across the Globe
Lessons from the Florida Panther: Reducing Wildlife-Vehicle Collisions Across the Globe The Florida panther (“Puma concolor coryi”) is an iconic species that embodies the fragility and resilience of wildlife amidst human expansion. Once on the brink of extinction, the Florida panther’s population has rebounded to around 200 individuals, thanks to decades of conservation efforts. However, …