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Steph Herman
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Permitted wildlife rehabilitator, writer, science fiction enthusiast, gamer, and general nerd.
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#WildlifeRehab & #wildliferescue friends, we want to hear from you! Please take our 5 min survey if you're involved with wildlife rehab in any way. Your input helps us represent & advocate for you, & prioritize support programs you need most. We'd love help sharing as well! forms.gle/acxspTZG6ani...
IWRC is conducting a Wildlife Rehabilitation Survey! Wildlife rehabilitators, volunteers, veterinarians, partners, regulators, and allies - we want to hear from you! Your input helps us accurately represent you, advocate for you, and prioritize the programs & resources you need the most. Follow the URL or the QR code to participate - and please help us spread the word if you can!
December 22, 2025 at 8:56 PM
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Can you help us meet our $5,000 goal by Dec 31? Every dollar we raise will be matched, so contributors have the chance to double their impact for wildlife! So if you're able, consider helping wild animals and rehabbers all over the world with a gift today!

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Two puffins discuss how IWRC is nearly halfway to our $5,000 goal for this December's Match Challenge! Follow the QR code in the bottom right of the image to make a gift before December 31 to make your contribution go twice as far!
December 19, 2025 at 2:27 AM
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Earlier today I hosted my last 2025 #birds webinar for @abcbirds.bsky.social! The year continues to wrap up!

But 2026 is quickly approaching and my first webinar is already on the books for Jan 22. I hope you RSVP today to help kick of the year with birds - and me.

RSVP: abcbirds.org/JERsvp
A Look Ahead at Bird Conservation Policy in 2026
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December 10, 2025 at 12:14 AM
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Congratulations to Yuhan for successful PhD defence: Shrimps and water fleas in distress - Artificial light at night disrupts freshwater ecosystems www.helsinki.fi/en/news/anim...
Shrimps and water fleas in distress - Artificial light at night disrupts freshwater ecosystems | University of Helsinki
A new study from the University of Helsinki reveals that artificial light at night significantly affects freshwater invertebrates and their ecosystems.
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December 3, 2025 at 7:07 AM
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It's Giving Tuesday! Consider helping the IWRC increase the accessibility of science-based #wildliferehab and #wildliferescue education, research, and standards around the world - particularly in underserved regions. With our match challenge, your gift can make twice the difference for #wildlife!
Giving Tuesday is today, December 2. Be a champion of wildlife rehabilitation: make a gift today and double your impact during this month's $5,000 match challenge!
December 2, 2025 at 10:49 PM
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Wildlife rehabbers fly high when we release animals, but we witness so much suffering too. Massive workloads, financial struggles, and societal inertia can be stressful & demoralizing too. This month's free #wildliferehab seminar is all about staying healthy and resilient for our important work.
Join us online for our monthly wildlife seminar, Coffee & Tea with IWRC. This month we'll hear from Rachel Wright on Self Care & Coping Strategies for Animal Caretakers. Webinar will be on December 16, 2025 at 6pm UTC, which is 10am PST, 1pm EST, 8pm SAST, 12am JST, 5am AEST. Register at bit.ly/ct1225 or using the QR code in the lower left hand corner of the graphic.
December 2, 2025 at 12:28 AM
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Did you know that not all scientific evidence has the same weight?

The more the study relies on an expert's opinion, rather than many data points and peer-review, the higher the risk of bias.

🔺https://www.scienceupfirst.com/project/hierarchy-of-evidence/

#ScienceUpFirst
A layered, rainbow-coloured pyramid, with each layer tied to a different part of the hierarchy of evidence. Text in graphic: "The Hierarchy of Evidence: Risk of Bias, Systematic Review/Meta Analysis, Randomised Controlled Trials, Cohort Studies, Case Control Studies, Case Series/Reports, Editorials/Expert Opinion. Not all evidence is the same. #ScienceUpFirst
November 26, 2025 at 5:41 PM
wildlit.bsky.social
I’m getting a new blanket and I haven’t been so excited for a while. Simple tastes I guess lol
November 26, 2025 at 3:57 AM
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November 23, 2025 at 12:51 AM
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Tomorrow I’m participating in a charity walk for the IWRC. If you’re seeing this please consider giving, even $5. Wildlife is constantly hurt by people. They are hit by cars, run into windows, killed by our pets, kidnapped; some are hurt on purpose. Help mitigate these harms. tinyurl.com/4xvkymw3
November 22, 2025 at 10:24 AM
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What gorgeous photos from #WalkforWildlife participant Elise, walking in beautiful fall Saxon Park in Oklahoma USA! Have you taken your walk yet? If so we want to see it! There's also still time to sign up to walk, or support our walkers and #wildliferehab around the world: tinyurl.com/yyd9v4kf
A sun-drenched meadow, and a dirt trail curving out of sight to the left A shadowed path through the fall woods Elise's Walk for Wildlife bib, she's walking for all the insectivore species! Close up of a seeding plant
November 20, 2025 at 10:35 PM
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Happy US National Take a #Hike Day! It’s also the kickoff of IWRC’s Walk for Wildlife! This week, hike anywhere, anytime, and help #wildliferehabilitators who care for injured, orphaned, and displaced wild animals around the world. Register or support our walkers: tinyurl.com/yyd9v4kf
The left half is a trail through a shady green forest, the right half is a great blue heron perching on a branch
November 17, 2025 at 9:32 PM
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Lots of folks captioning aurora photos like "for a few minutes we didn't think about politics"

guess I'm built different, every time I'm out trying to see night sky stuff I frequently think about how much light pollution is entirely preventable with just a tiny bit of regulation
Basic light pollution diagram showing four different streetlight set ups ranging from more light pollution on the left to less light pollution on the right. The most pollution option, labelled "very bad" is a street lamp with a round uncovered bulb on top, making a sphere of light in the air. The next option, labelled "bad" has a tiny cap on top, that limits the upward pollution a bit. The "better" option is mostly uncovered on top, limiting pollution above the streetlight. The final option, labelled "best" has a full shroud overtop, limiting the light to only below the streetlight, where it is needed for pedestrians and vehicles.
November 13, 2025 at 10:03 PM
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Do you have an up-to-date Emergency Plan? Every wildlife rehabilitator needs a plan to keep themselves and the animals safe if the unexpected happens. Disaster planning doesn't have to be overwhelming; IWRC has a free workbook to guide you: theiwrc.org/project/disa...
#wildliferehab #wildliferescue
Images of forest fire and severe weather. Title A Workbook for Disaster Planning. Published by IWRC
November 7, 2025 at 10:36 PM
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New Journal of Wildlife Rehabilitation issue out now! Featuring pangolins, Harris's hawks, and bird-building collisions. Access to this journal is an IWRC member benefit! Not a member? Join for as low as $30/year! theiwrc.org/join

#wildlife #wildliferescue #wildliferehab #sciencenews #Zoology
November 5, 2025 at 7:34 AM
wildlit.bsky.social
Considering how much people like the ideas Mamdani puts forward, like affordable rent and transit, do you think constantly calling him a commie and socialist might convince more people to give communism and socialism a chance?
November 5, 2025 at 5:55 AM
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Lace up your shoes and step outside for a great cause at Walk for #Wildlife, the IWRC's virtual run/walk, at your own pace and schedule, November 17-23. Every step supports #wildliferehab, promotes wildlife coexistence, and improves captive wildlife welfare! Learn more: tinyurl.com/yyd9v4kf
International Wildlife Rehabilitation Council's Walk for Wildlife, a Virtual 5k Run/walk November 17-23, 2025. A QR code that leads to https://tinyurl.com/yyd9v4kf Drawing of a person walking and a heron in grey, and some bird footprints.
October 21, 2025 at 1:39 AM
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Did you know our speaker for next week's Coffee & Tea, Dr. Helina Jolly, has a fascinating documentary called Gidiku Vapathu? Check it out! youtu.be/dIJrsAeVQzI?...

Don't miss our free #wildliferehab webinar on Indigenous Perspectives on #Wildlife Coexistence next week: www.bit.ly/CT0926
Gidiku Vapathu (2020) Trailer
YouTube video by Helina Jolly
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September 16, 2025 at 11:41 PM
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Do you or someone you know want to become a wildlife rehabilitator? The demand for wildlife rehab is growing with our awareness of anthropogenic harm. We need more hands, but it can be tough to get started. IWRC is here to help - here's our initial advice! #wildliferehab #conservation #careers
International Wildlife Rehabilitation Council presents Becoming a Wildlife Rehabilitator. An elephant split into three sections - 1/3 Educating the Public, 1/3 Animal Care, 1/3 Administration and Facility Maintenance. Membership: theiwrc.org/join Contact: office@theiwrc.org Donate: theiwrc.org/support Pitch In: Volunteer or intern with an established wildlife rehabber. Most people start this way; caring for wild animals requires knowledge and skills that can be hard to get in other jobs. Other helpful experiences include birding, animal husbandry, veterinary care, and nature education. Images of a transport/rescue van, a person preparing food, and a bird with a bandaged wing Education and Skills: Standards for Wildlife Rehabilitation and the Wildlife Rehabilitator Code of Ethics (jointly published by NWRA and IWRC) are the foundations of modern wildlife rehabilitation. Degrees in biology or zoology can be helpful, but aren’t enough on their own. Strive to meet the Certified Wildlife Rehabilitator requirements (cwrexam.org); becoming Certified will give you legitimacy. A book of standards for wildlife rehabilitation, scales with code of ethics, and a certification exam with an A grade. Cute little frogs and snakes! Local Regulations: Governments usually regulate wildlife rehabilitation. These rules are different everywhere, so do your research and understand local requirements. Permitting or licensing processes can require proof you have the knowledge, enclosures, and help you need to provide humane care. Images of a bird inside a flight enclosure, as veterinarian, and a list of rules. Finding Opportunities: Many wildlife rehabilitators are volunteers, but there are also paid positions in the field. The IWRC job board is a good place to start looking! Starting your own wildlife rehabilitation practice is complex, reach out to office@theiwrc.org. We’d love to connect you with a mentor! Images of a computer pulling up the job website, a mentor with students, and a contact us button. More froggies and snakes!
August 25, 2025 at 9:44 PM
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Inside Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre's largest vulture rescue! What an incredible and collaborative effort to respond to such a tragic mass vulture poisoning event. 81 vultures survived because of these heroes! theiwrc.org/inside-mohol...

#wildliferehab #birds #conservation
Inside Moholoholo's Largest Vulture Rehabilitation Effort - International Wildlife Rehabilitation Council
In May 2025, Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Center responded to the largest vulture poisoning event to date, rescuing and releasing 81 vultures. Africa loses 5-7% of its vulture population yearly ...
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August 22, 2025 at 12:01 AM
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An idea:
August 20, 2025 at 12:29 AM
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Hahaha, I love this photo of a snake nerd researcher from the Phoenix Herpetological Society using a fake leg to step on rattlesnakes & see how likely they are to bite. He "stepped" on 175 of them, and was bitten by only SIX. Snakes desperately want to just get away! 🐍🧪

www.npr.org/2024/05/17/1...
A guy out in the desert scrub who looks like Napoleon Dynamite uses a jeans-wrapped pole with a hiking boot on the bottom to "step" on a rattlesnake.
August 18, 2025 at 11:54 PM
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Registration for the IWRC's Fall 2025 RACE approved #wildliferehab courses is open! theiwrc.org/courses

Foundations of #Wildlife Rehabilitation
Pain & Wound Management
Parasitology
Zoonoses
Fluid Therapy Online Coming Soon!

No class in your area? Consider hosting! [email protected] for info
IWRC's Foundations of Wildlife Rehabilitation Classes Fall 2025 Registration Open! Online and In Person Available. theiwrc.org/courses
August 14, 2025 at 9:03 PM
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Looking to improve your #wildliferehab knowledge, become more effective at advocating for #wildlife coexistence, or launch a project to motivate the public to act to prevent harm to wildlife? Apply for the Helene Van Doninck Memorial Scholarship by August 31! Learn more: theiwrc.org/helene-schol...
IWRC announces the Helene Van Doninck Memorial Scholarship is open for applications until August 31, 2025. Apply now at theiwrc.org/helene-scholarship. Questions? Reach out to office@theiwrc.org
August 14, 2025 at 12:21 AM
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What's the difference between having a certificate for passing a #wildliferehab course and becoming a Certified Wildlife Rehabilitator?

Take an IWRC Course (& get a certificate!): theiwrc.org/courses

Learn more about the CWR program: www.cwrexam.org

#wildliferescue #wildlife #conservation
A comparison between Certificate of Completion and becoming Certified with the Certified Wildlife Rehabilitator program. Certificate means you've satisfactorily completed a course's content. Certificates are awarded by the course provider, and are available to anyone who passes the course. They are evidence of a one time accomplishment. You can take wildlife rehabilitation courses and get your own Certificate of Completion at theiwrc.org/courses. Certification means you have met a variety of industry standards. Certification is awarded by an independent third party, requires a combination of experience and education (not just one class), and requires continuing education to maintain. You can learn more about becoming a Certified Wildlife Rehabilitator at cwrexam.org.
August 8, 2025 at 8:42 PM