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The Dane County Humane Society's Wildlife Center visited the Explorers!![]()
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The Summer Campers learned how the Wildlife Center provides specialized care and treatment to thousands of injured, ill, or orphaned wild animals each year. To kick things off, the group tried to guess which animals are accepted at the Wildlife Center. After clarifying the difference between pets and wild animals, the children successfully named many—snakes, frogs, opossums, ducks, rabbits, bats, owls, and more.![]()
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The campers were especially curious and asked thoughtful questions about what happens to animals that can’t be returned to the wild. Some animals are considered non-releasable either because their injuries prevent full recovery or because they’ve become too habituated to humans. In those cases, long-term care or transfer to specialized facilities—like zoos—is considered. When no other options are available and the animal is suffering, humane euthanasia may be used as a last resort to prevent further pain.![]()
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After the presentation, the Explorers got to meet Jake the corn snake! Jake had been surrendered as a pet, and because he couldn't be released into the wild, he now lives at the shelter as part of the education team. The campers had the chance to gently pet him, which sparked a wide range of reactions—from hesitation to excitement, and pure fascination.![]()
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How would you feel if you held a snake?![]()
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Photos: Stephanie Briand, Aldo Leopold Nature Center![]()
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