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With the weather warming up, it’s not uncommon to spot a baby animal on its own in the wild.
But the Government of Saskatchewan is encouraging the public to leave baby wildlife alone, even though the animals may appear to be on their own.
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“While they may look like they need your help, often the best thing you can do is appreciate them from a distance and leave them alone,” the provincial government said in a news release this week.
“Many animals leave their young alone for long periods of time while they forage for food or to protect them from predators. The mother is often nearby, sometimes even watching. In fact, interference from humans can be harmful or even fatal to the young animal.”
While baby wildlife may be small and cute, they’re not pets, the government added, and it is illegal to take them home. Many wild animals carry infectious diseases like rabies and West Nile virus, which can be transmitted to humans.
If a young animal has been in the same spot for several hours, if it is vocalizing, injured, wet, covered in insects, believed to be abandoned or if the mother is found dead nearby, the government said the best step is to contact local conservation officers or the provincial Turn in Poachers and Polluters line at 1-800-667-7561.
