Central Minnesota Wildlife Rehabilitation

These 19 ducklings were brought to me at Central Minnesota Wildlife Rehabilitation today after being confiscated by a Conservation Officer. They had been removed from the wild, leaving them separated from their mother and the habitat where they belonged.

Every year, despite widespread education about wildlife, animals are still taken from the wild by well-meaning individuals who assume they have been abandoned or need rescuing. In reality, these actions often create significant challenges for the animals and place additional demands on wildlife rehabilitation resources.

Caring for 19 ducklings requires specialized housing, food, supplies, and many hours of daily care—all funded through donations and the personal efforts of wildlife rehabilitators.

Please remember: if you find young wildlife, do not remove it from the wild unless you have first consulted a licensed wildlife rehabilitator or conservation officer. The best place for young wildlife is almost always with its natural parent whenever possible.

These ducklings are now safe and receiving the care they need, but situations like this are entirely preventable through education and responsible action

My otter pup safe and sound at Passionate Pines. Thanks so much for the transport, Bella and Thank you, Dani, at Passionate Pines Wildlife Rehabilitation ❤️. Next stop, his new home in Babbitt with rehabber Heather Flikke ❤️

Update: the otter pup is on his way on the first leg of his trip. He will soon have litter mates to help him grow up as a wild river otter should. Thank you Bella!!!

A few more visitors that need a bit of care. They were washed out of their den during the last storm.

Chaos loves his rice cereal!

3 more raccoons in 2 days ❤️

Crazy day for critters. The moment we get a spot, it's like a wildlife party and everyone shows up. Today we received a raccoon, 3 opossum and crow.