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Image: Don Chernoff, Wood Ducks on the Potomac! – A winner of 2020 Wild Neighbors Photo Contest.
Directory of Wildlife Resources
A list of local (VA, DC or MD) and out-of-state wildlife rehabilitators.
Animal Help Tips
Learn what to do when you find injured or orphaned wildlife.
Educational Articles
Learn more about various wildlife species native to Northern Virginia.
Educational Presentation
Sunday, May 22 1pm-3pm at Bull Run Regional Park
Please join Wildlife Rescue League for an Educational Presentation at Bull Run Regional Park on Sunday, May 22 from 1pm-3pm featuring reptile rescuer Bill Crisp of K2C Wildlife Encounters, LLC. Bill will speak about how to identify and rescue Virginia’s native snakes, and their ecological importance. Refreshments will be provided.
Since seating is limited, please RSVP to wrl@wildliferescueleague.org to obtain the specific location at Bull Run. There is no cost to attend. We look forward to seeing you there!
Wildlife Rescue League
Preserving Virginia’s Natural Heritage Through Wildlife Rehabilitation
Wildlife Rescue League is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization dedicated to providing care for sick, injured and orphaned wildlife with the intent of releasing them back into their native habitat.
Our licensed rehabilitators, located throughout Northern Virginia and surrounding areas, work with a network of volunteers, wildlife centers, animal shelters, humane societies, nature centers and veterinary hospitals to provide life-saving work for wildlife in need.
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A Little Bit About Skunks
As most people know, skunks are those funny, furry, white, and black mammals that can cause a stink when they are cornered or threatened. But what most don’t know, is that there’s technically twelve types of skunks: the Striped Skunk, the Hooded Skunk, the Western...
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