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Harrier Hawk

A northern harrier, also known as a marsh hawk, was successfully treated at Cornell's Janet L. Swanson Wildlife Hospital after having been poisoned by eating prey contaminated with man-made toxins. Watch this video to see the harrier being released back into the wild at Montezuma Wildlife Refuge.
Bald Eagle treated by veterinarians

A bald eagle and northern harrier poisoned by lead and a rodenticide, respectively, are expected to make full recoveries after receiving treatment from Cornell veterinarians at the Swanson Wildlife Hospital.
Examining a Bobcat

The Cornell team at the Swanson Wildlife Hospital and local rehabilitators saved the life of a wild bobcat hit by a car in Lansing, New York.
Red-tailed Hawk treated for lead

Lead is toxic to both humans and animals, and contaminates our environment. On a regular basis, the staff at the Janet L. Swanson Wildlife Hospital work to save animals that are severely ill due to ingestion of environmental lead.
Baby crows in box

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Baby crows need to be hand-fed at Cornell’s College of Veterinary Medicine Janet L. Swanson Wildlife Hospital.
Baby beaver

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These baby beavers are being taken care of at Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine's Janet L. Swanson Wildlife Hospital after their mother was trapped and died. They are estimated to be 10-14 days old.