6 minute read - Just a few feet away, a yearling thinhorn sheep moved among the herd, unaware that she was about to become my most memorable patient. My heart raced as I waited to see if she had been successfully darted. The moment she was, our mission began. Alexis...
6 - 8 minute read Care for the one-eyed Great Horned Owl continues here at the Yukon Wildlife Preserve Wildlife Rehabilitation and Research Centre. Since the owl's story introduction by Connor, this resilient owl has made steady progress under the attentive care of...
10 minute read. Updated June 2026. On November 5, 2025, the Yukon Wildlife Preserve’s Rehabilitation Centre admitted a new patient — a juvenile Golden Eagle, estimated to be about two years old, found in the Burwash Landing area. The eagle’s story began when a member...
6 - 8 minute read It 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...
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...
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...
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 Story On March 11, 2025, a great horned owl came into our care under...
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...
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,...