Museum Blog

Stories from around and about the Museum

Mink looks at camera

Say hello to the Museum’s first mink

A rescued mink just joined the Museum family. Learn more about the newest addition to Carolina Wldlife.

Bear sits near fence, stool and bucket with medications nearby

Virginia Bear Update #6, Treatment

Virginia returns to the Museum and we detail her treatment plan.

Bear in CT machine

Virginia Bear Update #5, CT scan

Virginia receives a CT scan at the NCSU Veterinary Hospital.

Bear crate with description

Virginia Bear Update #4, Sedation and Safety

How many people does it take to safely transport and sedate a fully grown black bear?

Staff move crate with bear

Virginia Bear Update #3, People

Meet the people involved in transporting Virginia bear to NCSU Veterinary Hospital for evaluation.

Bear in hay bed

Virginia Bear Update #2, Transport

We take a look at what goes into moving a bear from a cliff, into a crate, and to the NC State vet school.

Bear looking into camera

Virginia Bear Update #1

Our health concerns for Museum bear Virginia and the plan to get a diagnosis and treatment plan