Julie Kerr, Author at Yukon Wildlife Preserve

Bald Eagle: Right Carpal Infection

by Lindsay Caskenette and Julie Kerr | Oct 24, 2020 | News, Rehabilitation, Wildlife

The challenge faced by this bald eagle while in our Rehabilitation Centre will be in overcoming and healing an infection in his right carpal joint (that’s a bird’s wrist!), and some other abscesses that have been drained by Dr. Hallock. The eagle will be on antibiotics, and will remain inside to give the team the ability to monitor him closely. Follow up x-rays will be taken in a week to assess how the eagle is progressing and his health plan will be tailored based on the findings

Faces of the Preserve: Maureen

by Julie Kerr and Maureen Peterson | Oct 16, 2020 | Community Contribution

12 min read - It takes drive and passion to support a non-profit organization which works to be a living center of Yukon’s wildlife, with informed voices that speak for, and connect others to, the natural world. Who is the team making this happen? Meet Maureen. She’s...

Fall In to Autumn

by Julie Kerr | Sep 19, 2020 | Moose, Muskox, Wildlife

5 minute read - Autumn is a season of change! It’s the bridge which helps us transition from summer towards winter. What a beautiful bridge it is, with leaves blazing colour in vibrant hues of red, orange and yellow. Fireweed has flowered and the leaves are crimson....

Lynx in 360 Video

by Lindsay Caskenette and Julie Kerr | Jul 4, 2020 | Canada Lynx

3:50 min video - Lynx are the Feline, or cat, of the North. This carnivore has adapted well to its home in the Boreal forest with camouflage, excellent vision and hearing, large furred paws and long powerful legs. They are not the cuddling kind of cat, but in this...

Muskox Get Shaggy

by Julie Kerr and Lindsay Caskenette | Jun 6, 2020 | Muskox

2 minute read - In late Spring, Muskox start to look pretty shaggy and not very impressive. They look like they could use a good combing - why is that? To best answer the question…..let’s first talk a bit about muskox. Muskox live on the tundra of the high arctic....

Doctor visit: Mountain Goats!

by Julie Kerr | May 14, 2020 | Animal Care, Mountain Goat

8 min read - During daily rounds to check on the health of the residents, Animal Care staff notice that the eldest male goat, Geronimo, appears to have a cracked hoof. Staff veterinarian Dr. Maria Hallock is concerned he may have cracked it close to the blood supply....

Mother’s Day Tribute

by Julie Kerr and Lindsay Caskenette | May 9, 2020 | Wildlife

1.5 Min Video - Whether we are human or a furry animal, we can’t do it without our Mothers! They nurture and care for us, setting us on the path to a healthy and successful life. Join us in this tribute to mothers everywhere, of all shapes and sizes. Maybe you were...

Wildlife Q&A

by Jake Paleczny, Julie Kerr and Lindsay Caskenette | May 7, 2020 | Wildlife

5 Min Video - We love finding out what makes kids curious! We asked kids to send us their video questions about the Preserve and Yukon’s wildlife. Watch the video to hear YWP staff answer: Do Caribou go in big groups? And if they do, how big of groups do they go...

Wild Spring Adventure!

by Julie Kerr and Lindsay Caskenette | May 2, 2020 | Canada Lynx, Wildlife, Wood Bison

6 minute read (and/or) watch the video!Spring is the sign of new life! It’s the circle of life intertwined and flourishing from increased sunlight. It’s a time of birds migrating. Some, like swans, stop only a short time on their way to nesting grounds further north;...

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