Gopher tortoise populations researched with FWC

FWC Veterinarian Dr. Rebecca Hardman contacted von Arx Wildlife Hospital Staff Veterinarian, Dr. PJ Deitschel, regarding a few “bioblitz” pilot sampling events FWC is performing on targeted gopher tortoise populations…

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Owl rescues and a successful renesting

Two eastern screech owls were among the ninety-six animals admitted to the von Arx Wildlife Hospital at the Conservancy of Southwest Florida this past week. Other admissions include a sanderling,…

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Painted bunting collides with window

A painted bunting was 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 pileated woodpecker,…

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Wildlife injuries due to vehicle strikes

A Florida softshell turtle and a pied-billed grebe were among the fifty-four animals admitted to the von Arx Wildlife Hospital at the Conservancy of Southwest Florida this past week. Other…

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