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The white-tailed deer is the state mammal of Illinois. This is a list of mammals in Illinois. A total of 70 species are listed. Species currently extirpated in the state include the white-tailed jackrabbit, American black bear, gray wolf, elk, American marten, cougar, fisher, North American porcupine, and American bison. [1]
The Illinois Audubon Society was founded in April 1897 and is Illinois' oldest non-profit independent conservation organization. [2] As of 2017, it has 18 chapters throughout Illinois. [ 3 ] Its executive offices are located at the Adams Wildlife Sanctuary , an Illinois Audubon Society-managed sanctuary on the east side of Springfield.
The Born Free Foundation is an international wildlife charity that campaigns to "Keep Wildlife in the Wild". [1] It protects wild animals in their natural habitat, campaigns against the keeping of wild animals in captivity and rescues wild animals in need.
Animal welfare organizations are concerned with the health, safety and psychological wellness of individual animals. These organizations include animal rescue groups and wildlife rehabilitation centers, which care for animals in distress and sanctuaries, where animals are brought to live and be protected for the rest of their lives.
Studies have shown the impact of climate change has on the world, but little is known about how it affects specific regions. Recently, both Chicago Wilderness and the Nature Conservancy published reports to address the issues the area faces as the climate changes, both from the perspective of the city and the region's wildlife. [7]
A wild animal that was being kept as a pet cat in Illinois is on the loose, officials said. And if you see the African serval believed to be roaming in northeast Decatur, authorities warn you ...
A vivarium housing poison dart frogs . Herpetoculture is the keeping of live reptiles and amphibians in captivity, whether as a hobby or as a commercial breeding operation. "Herps" is an informal term for both reptiles and amphibians, shortened from the scientific umbrella term “herptiles”. [1]
USFWS staff with two red wolf pups bred in captivity. Captive breeding, also known as captive propagation, is the process of keeping plants or animals in controlled environments, such as wildlife reserves, zoos, botanic gardens, and other conservation facilities.