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November 30, 2025
byMichaela Favara

Learn how local birders and NWR worked together to rescue this wayward traveler before winter set in - and how a cross-country transport helped return him safely to the Arizona desert!

February 13, 2025
byAmanda Kooser
August 9, 2023
byLincoln Journal Star
January 4, 2023
byThe Omaha World Herald
August 10, 2022
byOmaha World Herald
September 15, 2021
byWOWT Channel 6 News
December 14, 2020

A new facet of Nebraska's native wildlife - some "glow" under UV light! Click here to see our animals in a different light!

December 1, 2020

Dirsko the bobcat was one of our favorite patients in 2020. After being hit by a car and suffering a broken leg. he spend 10 months in rehab before being returned to the wild! Check out the video to see his story!

September 14, 2020
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November 6, 2019
April 29, 2019
March 15, 2019
May 23, 2018
November 29, 2017
December 30, 2016
June 28, 2016
April 7, 2016
December 1, 2015
August 1, 2014

 

 

 

Raccoon Caught In Leghold Trap - Photos On Day 1
  • Denni awaiting her veterinary exam.
    Denni awaiting her veterinary exam.
  • Dr. Sherrill sedating Denni with a pole syringe.
    Dr. Sherrill sedating Denni with a pole syringe.
  • This x-ray shows no breaks, but if you compare the right arm to the left, you can see the swelling throughout the arm.
    This x-ray shows no breaks, but if you compare the right arm to the left, you can see the swelling throughout the arm.
  • Her injured foot.
    Her injured foot.
  • Abrasions on the pad of her foot.
    Abrasions on the pad of her foot.
  • Icing her leg.
    Icing her leg.
  • A peek under the top ice pack.
    A peek under the top ice pack.
  • Comparing the healthy left arm to the injured right arm.
    Comparing the healthy left arm to the injured right arm.
  • Recovering from anesthesia at the Wildlife Center.
    Recovering from anesthesia at the Wildlife Center.
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