Found injured on the Side of the Road Have you ever seen an American Badger? Most people would say no! Although they inhabit many areas around the San Francisco Bay, these incredible animals are fierce and reclusive. They live in deep dens they dig with their powerful...

"Flight-delayed" American Kestrel This American Kestrel experienced the ultimate flight delay! This bird was found grounded at the San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC) in San Jose, California early last month. She was successfully rescued and brought to...

Imagine how much it would hurt to have your hand stuck in the jaws of a rat trap. That's exactly what happened to this young skunk. At this age, young skunks, foxes and raccoons are old enough to be out of the den, foraging with their mother, but they're still small...

Most people have never seen a Salt Marsh Harvest Mouse, let alone a baby! These tiny and charismatic rodents are endemic to the marshes surrounding the San Francisco Bay. This means they can only be found here! They can also drink salt water and eat incredibly salty...

San Rafael Mayor Kate Colin cares deeply about wildlife and the natural environment, and she is a strong supporter of WildCare and our work, so she was delighted when she spotted a little bit of the wild in her own backyard. This family of Bobcats has chosen the...

This extraordinarily colorful American Coot chick was brought to WildCare after approaching boaters on a lake in Marin County. He was alone, peeping, and very insistent on joining them, so they scooped him up and brought him to the Wildlife Hospital for care. Although...

Happy 20th WildCare Anniversary, Sequoia! Sequoia is WildCare's beloved Wildlife Ambassador Northern Spotted Owl. On June 26, 2005, she arrived at WildCare as a wide-eyed, still-fluffy baby with an injured wing. Click here to read the WildCare Newsletter from Autumn...

Spring and summer are, as you likely know, Baby Season for wildlife. These warm months are when most of our wildlife neighbors nest or den and hatch or give birth to their babies. Of course, bringing new life into the world is a hazardous proposition, and far too...

Every spring WildCare admits a number of animals, usually fawns and baby jackrabbits, that have been "kidnapped" by well-meaning people who found them alone and assumed they needed help. In fact, approximately one in five fawns brought to WildCare are found to be...

Orphaned Mallard Ducklings These little mallards caused a ruckus at a construction site when they entered the site and started following the construction workers around! There was no mother duck in sight, and these fluffy ducklings were clearly in distress and in need...