We were sad to say goodbye to our resident Great Horned Owl, Theo, this week.
Theo came to the Museum in 2014 after being hit by a car near Drummond, Wisconsin. A broken radius and ulna in his left wing healed improperly and left him unable to fly. Unfortunately, this injury continued to cause problems as the misalignment started to cause arthritis and affect feather growth.
Quality of life, including physical and emotional health, is always the first priority for our live collections. Through evaluations and consultations with veterinarians and other raptor experts, we concluded that humane euthanasia was Theo’s best option. He will be fondly remembered by his trainers and the visitors that met him.
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