Chantal TheijnThere is a cottontail warren in my back yard now what?Each year wildlife rehabilitators receive many calls about cottontail nests located in inconvenient locations such as back yards…Apr 11, 2023Apr 11, 2023
Chantal TheijnI found a baby squirrel now what?baby squirrel call volume is very high at wildlife rehabilitation facilities across Ontario. Many of these baby squirrel can and should be…Aug 8, 2022Aug 8, 2022
Chantal TheijnThe Beaver — and the battle for world dominationWorldwide we have two species of beavers. Both the North American Beaver (Castor Canadensis) and the European Beaver (Castor Fiber) were…Jan 11, 2021Jan 11, 2021
Chantal TheijnBird related citizens scienceThere is some interesting research project who can benefit from the data generated by bird feeders in your back yard. All you have to do…Dec 2, 2020Dec 2, 2020
Chantal TheijnThe Predator-prey factorFor all intends and purposes we as humans are apex predators. When it comes to wildlife rehabilitation this is an important fact to…Oct 13, 20201Oct 13, 20201
Chantal TheijnFawning over fawnsRight now (May-June) is the time that White Tailed Deer have their babies in Ontario. During this time wildlife rehabililators receive a…May 12, 2020May 12, 2020
Chantal TheijninThe Natural WorldLead poisoning and wildlifeIn Canada the use of lead ammunition for waterfowl hunting has been prohibited since 1999.Nov 20, 2019Nov 20, 2019
Chantal TheijninThe Natural WorldBats in OntarioIt is bat season for Wildlife Custodians across Ontario. Bats are very interesting creatures. They are the only flying mammals we have…Nov 13, 2019Nov 13, 2019
Chantal TheijninThe Natural WorldThe Myth Surrounding Baby SongbirdsSongbirds can not, in fact, smell that you have touched their babies.Sep 7, 2019Sep 7, 2019
Chantal TheijninThe Natural WorldWhy You Shouldn’t Feed Injured/Orphaned WildlifeMake sure you aren’t doing more harm than good!Sep 7, 2019Sep 7, 2019