The Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Minnesota provides
quality medical care and rehabilitation for all injured,
sick and orphaned wildlife, and shares its knowledge
with the people who care about them.

We hope you enjoy some of our favorite news clips. Periodically the media moves things around. If you discover a broken link, please let us know.

 

 

River Otters Released 2010

Two young River Otters, after being orphaned and raised at WRC, are released back into the wild. A heart-warming video aired by KARE11.

 

Florida Loons Admitted to WRC 2010 (KSTP)

Two loons were transferred from Florida rehabbers to the WRC for final release due to the Gulf Coast oil spill. The video of their admit exam is fascinating.

 

Florida Loons Released 2010

Local station KSTP filmed the release (wmv file) and then CNN picked up another station's feed for national coverage of this exciting release.

 

 

A "SWIFT" RELEASE Summer 2009 (WCCO)

Chimney Swifts are a declining bird species, primarily due to loss of nesting habitat. Read about and watch a video (rightside column of KARE 11 page) on how we raised and released several of the swifts this summer.

 

 

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TRUMPETER SWANS: Winter 2008-9 (Multiple Media)

These amazing birds have recuperated thanks to concerted efforts by the Minnesota DNR and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

Learn more about their plight this past winter. (KARE 11 article)

Watch the video from KSTP.

Did you hear about the hitchhiking swan? (article)

 

 

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DOES THAT BABY ANIMAL NEED RESCUING? Spring 2009 (WCCO)

You're out gardening and there it is under your hostas: a nest of baby bunnies. Learn more about WRC's busy spring and how to determine if an animal is orphaned.

 

 

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THREE YOUNG FOX KITS RELEASED: SPRING 2006 (WCCO)

An amazing story of three fox kits who were released after being admitted to the Wildlife Rehab Center stuck together by a gooey mess. Watch the release!

 

 

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PELICAN LAKE PELICANS RESCUED: Winter 2006 (KARE11)

Retired vet Kent Brunell rescues more than a dozen pelicans frozen in the ice. Watch the video and read the story. ( Video is 2nd box on right, hit play video)