There are 2 article(s) tagged Valery Smith:

• December 2023

  • Raptors’ sharp claws don’t stop volunteers from stepping in

    “Eagles are very territorial,” said Debbie Crum. “... They will fight to the death until one of them is gone.” So after receiving a report of two females sparring in a North Mississippi field, the team from Magnolia Wildlife Education broke up the birds’ battle.

    By Rob Moore December 31, 2023

• April 2023

  • ‘A huge loss for the wildlife community': Mississippi animal nonprofit founder dies

    Valery Smith, founder of the Mississippi Wildlife Rehabilitation for injured and orphaned birds, has died after battling pancreatic cancer.

    By Beth Sullivan April 26, 2023