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ENCORE: Wildlife Fall Prey to Pets' Killer Instincts

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Housecat with a Bird

The majority of animals admitted to wildlife hospitals in Southwest Florida suffer from an illness or injury caused by a human. While most people don't intend to hurt wildlife, thousands of animals are admitted to the von Arx Wildlife Hospital due to injuries from car accidents, accidental feedings, or unwanted interactionswith windowsfishing lines, and more. That's on top of house pets who can't help but fall back on their natural instincts. We're joined by Joanna Fitzgerald and Colleen Cosgrove from the Conservancyof Southwest Florida who share tips on how you and your pets can keep from injuring wildlife as you enjoy the outdoors.