Endangered and Threatened Species of Wisconsin

Many people know that high-profile global animals such as the Panda Bear, Rhino, and Amur Leopard are endangered species which are in need of human’s help to sustain their dwindling populations…but did you know that there are animals right here in...

Jen’s Adventure to the 2015 NWRA Symposium

This year, Wildlife In Need was lucky enough to send one of our very own staff, Jen Brei, to the National Wildlife Rehabilitators Association’s (NWRA) annual symposium. The NWRA is dedicated to improving and promoting the profession of wildlife rehabilitation...

Spring is in the Air…with Babies soon to Follow!

With today being the first day of spring, WINC staff and volunteers are anticipating the arrival of this year’s first newborn!  We often receive calls asking when native Wisconsin mammals are raising young or when birds will have their first clutch of eggs. ...

The Scoop About Skunks

At the Wildlife In Need Center, we receive all sorts of calls from people that are at their wits end regarding a wildlife conflict situation that they are dealing with. Many of these distressed individuals call about a misunderstood animal that most people avoid at...

Alien Invaders: Invasive Species in Wisconsin

Invasive Species are non-native plants, animals, or pathogens that rapidly take over a new location and alter the ecosystem.  They can alter ecological relationships among native species and can affect an ecosystem’s function and economic value, as well as human...

Buy Gas, Groceries, or Amazon Items? Support WINC in the process!

Though many of our donors very generously donate money, time, or goods to support our mission, we know that sometimes people are not able to make such a commitment to our organization, though they would love to help.  Here, we have some easy programs that WINC...