6 - 8 minute readIt is dusk turning to night, with darkness enveloping the forest. Stationed in a tree on the side of a road hides a predator, whose yellow eyes reflect with the passing headlights of cars driving by. This owl is currently listening, not only to the...
Animal Care Articles
Jesse the Moose
2 minute read -It was with profound sadness that the Yukon Wildlife Preserve (YWP) shared the death of Jesse, a cherished and iconic moose who had resided at the Preserve since 2016. The YWP’s Animal Care team made the difficult decision to euthanize Jesse on June 19,...
Little Muskox, Big Journey
2 minute read -Nature is beautiful — and often unpredictable. On April 30th, the Yukon Wildlife Preserve welcomed its first muskox calf of the year. But shortly after his arrival, it became clear that something wasn’t quite right. Despite hopes for a strong maternal...
A Great Horned Owls Rehab Journey
5 minute read -Disclaimer: This post contains photos from the owl’s recent surgery, including images of needles, the removed talon, stitches being placed and a small amount of blood. The StoryOn March 11, 2025, a great horned owl came into our care under...
Carmacks Juvenile Bald Eagle Recovery
2.5 minute read - On November 27th another juvenile bald eagle made it way back to the wild, eagerly. A public release occurred with a very small group helping send it off. On November 9th, A juvenile bald eagle was found struggling, entangled in barbed wire fencing...
Dawson City Bald Eagle
1 minute read - Imagine a bald eagle walking around, it’s like the fierce sky warrior forgot its wings. When it’s on the ground, its swagger is... questionable. Instead of the majestic glide we all picture, it’s more like a grumpy grandpa strutting through the yard, a...
JB the Moose
6 minute readOn August 15th 2024 the Preserve's Animal Care team with the support of one of our veterinarians', Dr. Julianna Campbell made the difficult decision to say goodbye to JB the moose. Her condition had declined rapidly over the last 6 weeks when our team...
Meet Elsa the Mountain Goat
1 minute read - Meet Elsa, the mountain goat! She came from Northern Lights Wildlife Society in Smithers B.C located within The Witset First Nation is a First Nations band government of the Wet'suwet'en people of Witset, British Columbia, Canada. She was brought there...
Feathered Friends in Rehabilitation
1 minute read - Generally, this time of year, the Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre is a lot more quiet than in the months leading up to fall. But in the final days of October the Centre got feathered with some new arrivals. October 30th, 2023 Conservation Officers from...