Cornell Veterinary Medicine study finds white-tailed deer may serve as wildlife reservoir for nearly extinct SARS-CoV-2 variants

White-tailed deer – the most abundant large mammal in North America – are harboring SARS-CoV-2 variants that were once widely circulated but no longer found in humans. the study,”White-tailed Deer…

Many sick birds brought to Medicine River Wildlife Centre this spring have fatal avian flu – Red Deer Advocate

Some shaky, lethargic birds being brought to the Medicine River Wildlife Center this spring are beyond help. So far, about 20 feathered creatures — from waterfowl to raptors, crows and…

Potential hazard from deer in Medicine Hat: Alberta Environment

from Darren Rathwell 11/26/2021 | 5:57 pm Alberta Environment warns that deer mating season is beginning in the area and that more animals may pose a barrier on the area’s…

Medicine River Wildlife Centre – Red Deer Advocate

The farmers in central Alberta did “everything right” when trying to save a starving owl, but their efforts were unsuccessful. David Luce was working on his family farm, Lucends Ranch…

Injured owl will get handled at Medication River Wildlife Centre – Crimson Deer Advocate

Medicine River Wildlife Center staff had great success rehabilitating injured owls this winter. The last owl to be released back into the wild was a great gray owl on February…