My name is Jody Benolken.. I grew up in a small town Nashwauk MN.. Now living in Pengilly MN .. I have always loved animals ... I grew up to have a passion for wildlife .. Now being vice president/founder of Dark Star Wildlife Center.. taking in many orphaned and injured animals each year.. Also teaching kids about our local wildlife .. I have taken many pictures of wildlife and looking at them I wanted to share with the world all the critters that needed our help .. Some were orphaned and some were injured...more