Why ‘rescuing’ a baby animal does more harm than good

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…

Students should handle campus wildlife with care

Nature is chaotic, hindering humanity whether intentional or not. Upstate New York is no exception. As a resident of upstate New York my entire life, I concur that nature is anything but predictable. Therefore, something as precious as animal life or as delicate as a plant must be handled with care. The Ithaca College campus is home to prime examples of New York wildlife: squirrels, chirping birds, rabbits, beautiful plants, geese and of course,…

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...

Hey residents, leave them kits alone... - Durham Post

A fox family has made a home in Courtice, and Clarington’s Animal Services Division is asking residents to give them space. The mother fox is busy raising her kits, and they will naturally move on once they are strong and ready. According to Clarington’s Animal Services Division, feeding them or trying to approach them can do more harm than good. If they become too comfortable around humans, they may struggle to survive on their own in the wild.…