Creatures On The Mend

Our Wildlife Education and Rehabilitation Program is getting busier as the weather gets warmer. Current animal patients in Lake Erie Nature & Science Center's care include these pictured:

-a Canada Goose found along a highway with a broken beak, lacerated foot and dislocated wing. Veterinarian Dr. Frank Krupka of the Avon Lake Animal Clinic sutured the beak. You can see the suture ties at the tip of the beak if you look closely. It will take time to determine if the dislocated wing will heal.

-a baby bunny with a broken right femur (upper hind leg.) We’re optimistic about the outcome for this spring baby.

-a Mallard with a fractured fibula (leg bone). We stabilized the leg for 7 days and, after two weeks of healing, the duck is gently putting weight back on the leg.
Of course, our goal is to help the healing process along and return these animals back to the wild.
Want to help us rehabilitation wildlife at no charge to the public? Find out more about joining Partners in Wildlife Rehab at this link.
-Amy LeMonds, Wildlife Rehabilitation Specialist