Tuesday, August 9, 2011

New Education Staff

Introducing Delilah and Spike

Delilah is a gray squirrel that has some health issues. She isn't as active as normal squirrels and needs to get her teeth trimmed on a regular basis. Spike is a porcupine who was found by the side of the road next to his dead mom. He has spent the past year traveling the country in a truck. 
Meeting Delilah!
Unfortunately, neither wouldn't survive in the wild. Delilah will be joining the Audubon staff this fall, once we build her an enclosure and gets the permits. Spike will likely join the team as well, we are just waiting for the final go ahead.
Snack time for spike
Today, I was in Duluth at a place called Wildwoods Rehabilitation where both animals are currently. The wildlife staff got to meet and hang out with the 2 mammals. It was loads of fun and definitely one of the best work days I had all summer! More pictures to follow but here are just a few of the cute mammals we met :)
Delilah enjoying a grape

Hanging out with a squirrel in my pocket :)

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