Wildlife Rescue on Long Island
Wildlife Rescue on Long island The public, police, fire departments, and animal control personnel all turn to us when faced with wildlife in crisis. These animals cannot fend for themselves in the wild and need our help! Our wildlife hotline provides a tremendous resource to the local community Our team of staff & volunteers are […]
What to Do if You Find an Injured Animal
What to Do If You Find an Injured or Orphaned Animal Remain calm and follow the steps below so we can get help as fast as possible to the injured or orphaned animal Step 1 – Take a photo/video Take a photo or video of the animal in distress. This will allow us to deduce […]
About Us
Wildlife Center of Long Island is a non-profit Wildlife Rehabilitation Center & Education Center located in Huntington, New York. Formerly known as Volunteers for Wildlife, Wildlife Center of Long Island is a 501(c)3 non-profit Wildlife Rehabilitation Center & Education Center dedicated to the preservation of Long Island’s wildlife & natural habitats through education & rehabilitation […]
Skunks
The Striped Skunk is the only species of skunk found in New York. They are more commonly found in upstate New York but have begun being seen more frequently on Long Island in recent years. Skunks are about the size of a house cat and can be found living almost anywhere food and shelter are […]
Bats
There are 7 species of bats that are commonly found on Long Island. All of these species are insectivores feeding on moths, mosquitoes, and beetles. A single bat can consume up to 1,200 mosquitoes in a single hour! They emerge in the early evening to feed and are active throughout the night until the early […]
Raccoons
Raccoons are nocturnal mammals found all across Long Island. They are opportunistic scavengers, this means they will eat almost anything they come across including fruits, plants, and animal matter. They have very nimble paws that they use to manipulate food items, climb trees, and even open objects like trash cans to look for food.
Deer
White-tailed Deer are widespread across Long Island. When they are born their brown fur is covered in white spots. As they get older the spots fade and the males will grow large antlers in the early spring and shed them in the winter. White-tailed Deer are voracious eaters and can consume 9 to 12 pounds […]
Reptiles & Amphibians
Long Island is home to a variety of reptiles and amphibians including turtles, snakes, and frogs. All of these animals are ectothermic (cold-blooded) so they get their heat from basking in the sun. Turtles and frogs are omnivores meaning they eat both meat and plant matter while the snakes are carnivores. These animals consume everything […]
Raptors
Long Island is home to 7 species of hawk, 3 species of falcon, 1 species of vulture, 1 species of eagle, 8 species of owl, and the Osprey. All of the hawks, falcons, vulture, eagle, and Osprey are diurnal, meaning they are active during the day while most of the owls are nocturnal, meaning they are […]
Pigeons
Rock Pigeons, also known as Rock Doves, are a common species of bird found all over Long Island. They are stocky birds that are usually grey and black in color but can also be seen in variations of bright white to very dark black. They are granivores meaning seeds make up the main part of their […]