Carolina Wildlife Center, Columbia, SC Videos
Videos by Carolina Wildlife Center in Columbia. Carolina Wildlife Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that rehabilitates injured and orphaned wildlife in Columbia, South Carolina.
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Hatching is egg-hausting work! A few months ago a very kind person brought us a common snapping turtle from Georgia that had been hit by a car. Unfortunately injuries were quite severe and mom passed shortly after arrival. During examination we learned that she was full of eggs. We can only imagine that she was on her way to lay and got hit by a car in the process. Although we couldn't save momma, we at least could save her eggs. Her legacy will live on and today is their big day! Welcome to world little ones!
Is it an alien from outer space or perhaps a demagorgan? Believe it or not, this is a native nestling, yellow-billed cuckoo. Cuckoo’s are rather interesting birds and are referred to as a brood parasite. Momma cuckoos will often lay their eggs in other birds’ nests, abandoning their parental duties and relying on others to raise their young. It is believed that the bold markings in the mouth of babies is a way to get the attention of their adopted parents. Some also believe that these markings ward off predators. Either way, we find this display to be quite fascinating and reminds us of a creature from another realm.
Another successful release by our employee, this gorgeous Loon, back to where he belongs. If you listen closely you will hear him call near the end.
Another fun release yesterday. The mom had been hit by a car and was rescued by a kind citizen. She did not survive her injuries but she had eggs, so the were carefully removed and placed in an incubator. They hatched and then were ready for release. They were released back in the same area as where mom was found.
Birds aren't the only guys who love mealworms. Mealworms are the only thing we can feed bats who come in for rehab. Make sure your sound is on so you can hear how happy he is.
Rehab bat eating mealworms, birds aren't the only guys who love them. #carolinawildlifecenter, #bats