US EditionWhy ‘rescuing’ a baby animal does more harm than good
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Why ‘rescuing’ a baby animal does more harm than good
By Alan Etter Click here for updates on this story Virginia (WTOP News) — Spring has sprung, and as temperatures warm up, this is the time of year when we may see more baby deer, foxes, rabbits and birds moving about. But local animal control authorities are warning: Don’t touch them. Fairfax County’s Wildlife Management Office said in a release that around this time, they see a spike in calls reporting seeing young wildlife that appear orph…
Baby animals may not need rescuing
By Dr. Beth Leermakers Spring is here, and so are wildlife babies! If you spot one alone, what should you do? It depends on the animal’s age, size and physical condition. In many cases, leaving a healthy baby alone is the right thing to do. Birds. If baby birds are clearly injured or have been in your cat or dog’s mouth, contact a wildlife rehabilitation center such as Rogers Wildlife Rehabilitation Center (rogerswildlife.org; 972-225-4000). O…
Reminder: Leave baby animals alone, and be mindful of diseases
HELENA – Each spring, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks receives calls from people who have picked up baby wildlife they’ve found in town, their yards, or in the wild. It’s often done out of concern for the animal, but almost always does more harm than good. Remember, if you care, leave them there. Wildlife care for their young much differently than humans. They have strategies to provide the hig...
Reminder: Leave Baby Animals Alone, And Be Mindful Of Diseases
Each spring, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks receives calls from people who have picked up baby wildlife they’ve found in town, their yards, or in the wild. It’s often done out of concern for the animal, but almost always does more harm than good. Remember, if you care, leave them there. Wildlife care for their young much differently than humans. They have strategies to provide the highest chan...
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