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 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, …

Collisions with Wildlife Leave Hundreds of Wild Animals  Orphaned Each Year in Muskoka Aspen Valley Wildlife Sanctuary (Aspen Valley) is asking drivers to slow down yet again.  Wildlife is on the move, and people need to remind themselves that the risk of colliding with an animal is all too real. “We get it.  You’ve heard this message …

Early in the morning on January 31, 2024, Nigel spotted a fox lying motionless in a snowbank by the roadside. The fox was wet, dirty, and matted with road sand. Running late, Nigel continued on his way, but the image of the fox lingered in his mind. Later that afternoon, as he drove back, Nigel …

In Ontario, there are over 70 organizations run by authorized Wildlife Custodians.  Here we discuss how these Rehabbers work to save Ontario’s injured animals.

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