What is Super Terrific Wildlife?

Founded by Philip in 2025. Super Terrific Wildlife is a wildlife rehabilitation center with a focus on mammals in Pennsylvania, USA. We aim to share content and information to further spread support for our wildlife and conservation. We are completely dependent on donations. Thank you for your support!

Found an Injured or Orphaned Animal?

Please do research and/or contact a wildlife rehabber if you are unsure if an animal needs assistance.
When containing wildlife; reduce handling and do not feed. Please use gloves and boxes/carriers to secure the animal. Do not let children handle wildlife.

Rabies Vector Species (RVS)

Raccoons, Skunks, Bats, Foxes, Woodchucks, and Coyotes are the 6 RVS species in PA. Rabies cant be contracted through bites, scratches, and through contact with the animals saliva. Please do not attempt to feed these animals or provide liquids. Reduce handling as much as possible; using gloves, boxes, and carriers to contain. Do not allow children to handle these animals. Due to PA regulations, these species may need to be euthanized and tested for rabies due to bites, scratches, feeding, or being handled by children. Please contact your doctor or the Department of Health with any health concerns.

Skunks

It is not normal to see a baby skunk without mom. If a baby skunk is found by itself, it probably needs help.The lifecycle of a skunk begins in early spring when mating occurs, typically between February and March. After a gestation period of about 60 to 75 days, the female gives birth to a litter of 4 to 7 kits in a hidden den. At birth, the kits are blind, deaf, and nearly hairless, but they develop quickly, opening their eyes at around three weeks and starting to explore outside the den by six to eight weeks. By late summer, young skunks learn to forage and gradually become independent, leaving the family group in the fall.

Woodchuck/Groundhog

Similar to skunks, baby woodchucks typically stay close to mom and may be in need of help if found alone.The lifecycle of a woodchuck begins in early spring when they emerge from hibernation and mating takes place shortly after. After a gestation period of about 32 days, females give birth to a litter of 2 to 6 pups in underground burrows. The young are born blind and hairless but grow rapidly, opening their eyes at around four weeks and weaning by six weeks. By midsummer, they begin to venture out on their own and establish independent burrows. Woodchucks reach sexual maturity by their second year and typically live 3 to 6 years in the wild.