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“If only birds had air bags. A new study shows that crashes with cars and trucks kill as many as 340 million birds on U.S. roads every year — a much higher toll than bird deaths from many other human activities.” (USA Today, 2014)

At Project Frog Wildlife Foundation, we are committed to helping birds that are injured in car accidents. Unfortunately, collisions with vehicles are a common cause of injury for birds, with many suffering severe injuries as a result. When injured birds are brought to our facilities, we carefully evaluate their condition to determine the best course of action for their recovery.

For birds with injuries that are beyond surgical repair, we provide compassionate care to ensure that they are as comfortable as possible. For those that are lucky enough to survive, they may require extensive rehabilitation before they can be released back into the wild. 

However, not all injured birds are able to be rehabilitated and released. In some cases, an injury may be so severe that the bird is unsuitable for rehabilitation, and must be placed in permanent captive care in accordance with legislation. In other cases, the suffering of an injured bird cannot be appropriately mitigated, and the most humane course of action is to provide euthanasia.

At Project Frog Wildlife Foundation, we understand the importance of protecting all wildlife species, including birds. We are dedicated to providing the highest quality of care and treatment to every animal that comes through our doors, and we work tirelessly to ensure that they have the best chance possible for a full recovery and a return to their natural habitat.

It is very common that we see aquatic turtle species brought in during fishing seasons with fish hooks lodged in their mouths or, in more severe cases, swallowed. 

The ingestion of fish hooks poses a significant risk not only to fish, but to all animal species, as it can lead to the hook becoming lodged in the side of the mouth, esophagus, stomach,  or lower intestinal tract. This may result in bleeding, tissue damage, pain, infection, and eventually,  death.  Moreover, if the fish hooks are made from lead, they can cause heavy metal toxicity. Surgical removal is often the only option for patients who are suffering from fish hooks; however, in some cases, fish hook removal can be prove to be an extremely challenging procedure. 

Fortunately, we were able to perform this surgery successfully on a Common North American Snapping turtle mother, so that her and her future babies are expected to make a full recovery.

Fish hooks are not the only threat: leftover fishing line or netting can entrap and tangle passing animals, including but not limited to fish, turtles, snakes, small mammals, or birds. The victims of entanglement may suffer deep lacerations as they struggle to escape. They may also be unable to move, find food, or escape from predators. Ultimately,  this deadly entrapment leads to exhaustion, starvation, and death.

Please be mindful and do not leave  any trash behind if you go fishing or hiking. It can inflict a significant amount of pain and suffering on animals, which can persist in the environment for years on end.