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Happy Freedom Friday!! From rescue to release, this Great Blue Heron (25-7176) had the ultimate success story thanks to our devoted team! Botulism is a serious paralytic illness caused by a toxin from a specific bacteria. It’s common in warm, stagnant water affecting animals who hunt in those areas like wading birds, gulls, and waterfowl. Botulism also impacts some mammals like otters and foxes through ingestion of infected invertebrates or decaying matter. Outbreaks are linked to environmental

In the most fitting manner, this week is Bat Appreciation Week! 🦇 Bats are critically important pollinators who play a vital role as pest controllers in ecosystems. Bats pollinate over 300 fruit species including avocados, bananas, and figs. As the only mammals capable of true flight, bats use echolocation to navigate and find their food in the dark of night. Similar to cats, bats clean themselves constantly through grooming. In combination with their impressive immune systems, they are incredi