Wildlife Blog

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Bat found on the ground and magnificent frigatebird rescued from the water

Now through June 17th, we are running an online fundraiser for all of the baby animals admitted during this breeding season. June 3rd will be our big annual virtual fundraiser.…

Recovering barred owl in his enclosure, looking down at a prepared meal

Multiple animals admitted with rodenticide poisoning

This barred owl was among the 113 animals admitted to the von Arx Wildlife Hospital at the Conservancy of Southwest Florida this past week. The young barred owl was found…

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Rabbit suffers from a missing hind leg

An eastern cottontail and a rose-breasted grosbeak were among the ninety animals admitted to the von Arx Wildlife Hospital at the Conservancy of Southwest Florida this past week. Other admissions…

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Red-shouldered hawk nestling falls from nest

A red-shouldered hawk nestling and an osprey were among the ninety-six animals admitted to the von Arx Wildlife Hospital at the Conservancy of Southwest Florida this past week. Other admissions…

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Gopher tortoise hatchling kept in a home

A gopher tortoise hatchling and an opossum were among the eighty-eight animals admitted to the von Arx Wildlife Hospital at the Conservancy of Southwest Florida this past week. Other admissions…

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Wildlife Suffers Due to Pest Control

The von Arx Wildlife Hospital is part of and located at the Conservancy of Southwest Florida. Our address is 1495 Smith Preserve Way in Naples, FL. Call 239.262.2273 for wildlife…

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Roseate Spoonbill suffers from red tide

The von Arx Wildlife Hospital is part of and located at the Conservancy of Southwest Florida. Our address is 1495 Smith Preserve Way in Naples, FL. Please call 239.262.2273 for…

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Common barn owl family renested

The von Arx Wildlife Hospital is part of and located at the Conservancy of Southwest Florida. We are open 365 days a year from 8am to 8pm. Call 239.262.2273 for…

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Great horned owlets renested after fall

Two great horned owlets were among the sixty-six animals admitted to the von Arx Wildlife Hospital at the Conservancy of Southwest Florida this past week. Other admissions include a white-tailed…