Animaux de la faune

YOU THINK A WILD ANIMAL NEEDS HELP?

STEP ONE: MAKE SURE IT REALLY NEEDS TO BE RESCUED

If the animal appears alert and active or is trying to escape, it is probably healthy. We must then leave them alone. Often animals are brought to wildlife centers when they do not need care. This damages their health, reduces their chance of survival, and puts other animals at risk.

The SPCA Roussillon, in partnership with wildlife specialists, intervenes when small wild animals are in bad shape or need assistance.

If you see an animal that is suffering from apparent injuries, breathing problems, or confusion, please call your animal services immediately.

CAUTION: NEVER SEPARATE BABIES FROM THEIR MOTHER

People often try to “save” young animals they believe have been abandoned without realizing that they are really kidnapping them. Most of the time, these young animals are healthy and their mothers are not far away.

Babies need their mother’s presence early in life, otherwise their chances of survival are slim.

On behalf of all animals, we ask you to be aware of this situation. Assume all wild animals you see are mothers with children. If you want to help them, don’t bother them.

More details on the website of the Ministry of Wildlife

 

4 THINGS TO REMEMBER ABOUT WILDLIFE BABIES:

THEY ARE SOMETIMES ALONE

It is normal for parents to leave their young alone for hours (even 12 hours for hares). You should not automatically think that the little one is abandoned because you cannot see the mother.

THEY NEED THEIR MOTHER

It is always better to reunite the little one with its mother rather than take it to a wildlife center. Mothers teach their young about nature survival (avoiding predators, finding food, etc.) much better than a human can.

THEY NEED THEIR SPACE

Keep dogs, cats and humans away from where you found the babies. They could attack them, and their presence will scare parents who are trying to care for their young.

WEAK = ORPHANS

If babies are cold to the touch, weak, and dehydrated, they are likely orphans and need to be returned to their mothers. If this is not possible, contact a wildlife center.

It is false to believe that a young animal will be abandoned by its parents if you touch it,
but still wear gloves.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU HAVE FOUND…

  • The young open their eyes at 4 weeks old and usually emerge from the nest at 6 weeks old.
  • At around 8-9 weeks of age, they are completely independent and no longer need their mother.
You have found a baby squirrel

more information: Refuge Lobadanaki | Écureuil Land

  • Young wild rabbits leave the nest around 15-20 days old.
  • At around 3 weeks of age, they are completely independent and no longer need their mother.
  • The mother feeds her young at sunrise and sunset, you are unlikely to see her.
You have found a baby wild rabbit

more information: Refuge Lobadanaki

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reference: Le Nichoir

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reference: Carapace.ca

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