Wild Wild Life Traditional Cache
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This story, told countless times with various changes of characters, is originally from the book "The Star Thrower" by Loren Eisley. We believe it explains some of the reasons for wildlife rehabilitation.
One day a man was walking along the beach when he noticed a boy repeatedly picking things up and gently tossing them into the ocean. Approaching the boy, he asked, "What are you doing?"
The youth replied, "Throwing starfish back into the water. The surf is up and the tide is going out. If I don’t throw them back, they’ll die."
"Son," the man said, "don’t you realize there are miles and miles of beach and thousands and thousands of starfish? You can’t possibly make any difference!"
The boy bent down, picked up another starfish, and threw it back into the surf. Then, smiling up at the man, he said "It sure made a difference to that one!"
The Treasure Coast Wildlife Hospital (TCWH) is a private not-for-profit corporation, dedicated to the preservation of wildlife and the conservation of natural habitats. They are not a government agency. All funding for their efforts comes from public and private grants and from concerned people thoughout the community.Their goals and purposes include the rehabilitation and return to the wild of sick, injured and orphaned wild animals, as well as informational services directed toward the public at large. Founded by Jean Henry and Ruth Stanwood in 1974, the Treasure Coast Wildlife Hospital is the only facility of its kind serving Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River, Okeechobee, and Palm Beach counties in Florida.
TCWH operates a comprehensive medical and rehabilitative facility for the care of wild animals. Their clinic accepts literally thousands of wild patients each year, providing treatment for animals as diverse as bobcats, eagles, alligators, and songbirds. Roughly 10 per cent of the animals treated belong to "Listed" species (Endangered, Threatened, Species of Special Concern). Upon completion of their rehabilitation, these animals are returned to suitable wild habitats.
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