Don't Rescue Found Wildlife!

WILDLIFE THOUGHT TO BE ORPHANED MOST OFTEN IS NOT - NO NEED FOR RESCUE

 

There is a possibility that even with good intentions, “rescuing” an animal can sometimes cause more harm than good.  This is often the case when people come in contact with seemingly “orphaned” young wildlife, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division.

 

"Young wildlife taken into captivity can lose their natural instincts and ability to survive in the wild,” explains John Bowers, Wildlife Resources Division chief of game management.  “In most instances, there is an adult animal a short distance away.  This separation of adult and young animals provides a critical survival mechanism by helping minimize predation on young wildlife.”

 

The best thing people can do when they see a young animal, or in fact any wildlife, is to leave it alone exactly as they found it.  Situations become much more complex, and sometimes pose a danger to the wildlife or people, when an animal is moved or taken into a home.

 

MORE INFORMATION

• Full News Release re: Found Wildlife (Including What to do if Animal is Injured and WHY you should NOT bring wildlife into your home)
• Wildlife Rehabilitators
• "Orphaned" Wildlife - Video 

 

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