Lightning had his fall check-up a couple of weeks ago. Dr. Cannedy has asked that Dr. Cochrane, an equine specialist, come to the Museum and take care of Lightning on grounds. In general, Lightning continues to chug along with his known issues (fatty lypomas, club foot, patella issues…) and is doing rather well. As Lightning has aged, he’s become more reactive to certain vaccines. We’ve moved towards checking titers levels to see if he has antibodies at appropriate levels toRead more
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QuikPics: Dr. Cannedy
Dr Cannedy was here the beginning of the week to check on the large animals in the farmyard. (Everyone was doing ok). Click here to see other posts about Dr. Cannedy and his time here. Read more
This year’s wolf physicals complete
This year’s wolf physicals are done. All wolves and people did great. It went a lot like last year and starts with lots and lots of planning. (click here to read about last year’s physicals) The first phase of work is catching up our wolves from the yard. Working in our wolf yard and along the cliff is a bit daunting. As with the pup checks all summer long, both pups ran into the den rather quickly. After which, weRead more
What’s Outside Your Office Window?
First, I know I am fortunate to have an office, and one with a window. Recently, I stood up, and eyed this scene outside my office window. Read more
QuikPics: Mimi and Melon
One of my favorite people shared these pictures of one of my favorite bears eating watermelon (one of my favorite fruits). Thanks Courtney for sharing these great photos of Mimi!Read more
Last Pup Check complete
The last pup check on the red wolf pups is complete. The next planned handling will be for the fall physicals for all the red wolves. The pups aren’t really pups anymore. It happens. It happened last year, and no surprise that it happened this year. They are starting to fill into their body and each weigh over 30 pounds. You can get a feel for how big they are now by looking at Autumn holding once of them inRead more