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Gone but not Forgotten: Post-Release Monitoring of Rehabilitated Red Squirrels
June 04, 2026 | Uncategorized
What happens after a rehabilitated wild animal returns to the wild? It’s a question every wildlife rehabilitator has asked. In this article, WILDCare Manager Max Buchanan explores a unique post-release monitoring project focused on American red squirrels, following former WILDNorth patients as they reclaim territories, build food caches, and navigate life in the wild. Through this research, we’re gaining valuable insight into the long-term success of wildlife rehabilitation and what it truly means for an animal not just to survive, but to thrive.