What types of injuries are most commonly seen in wildlife?

Trauma from collisions and gunshot wounds is indeed among the most common types of injuries observed in wildlife. Wildlife often encounters vehicles on roads, leading to significant injuries or fatalities from vehicle collisions. These events are particularly prevalent in areas where wildlife habitats intersect with human travel routes.

Another common source of trauma arises from gunshot wounds, as some animals are hunted either legally or illegally. The impact of both vehicle collisions and gunshot injuries can be severe and often requires immediate medical attention from wildlife rehabilitators.

While burns from fires and heat sources can occur, they tend to be less common compared to trauma cases. Similarly, injuries from domesticated animals, such as pets, are certainly a concern but are not as prevalent as traumas from collisions and gunshots. Lastly, predation by larger wildlife is a natural part of the ecosystem, but it does not represent an injury type commonly treated in rehabilitation, as these instances often lead to the mortality of the prey rather than injuries that can be rehabilitated.