**** Info via Hope for Wildlife
With the arrival of spring comes the main baby season for wildlife, and it’s helpful to remember that if you discover babies in your yard, the situation is always temporary! With a little privacy and protection, they will move on before you know it.
Sometimes it can be easy to tell if a baby animal needs help.
But generally, it’s common to see baby wild animals outside as they learn to survive in the world. They may seem like they need our help, but unless the animal is truly orphaned or injured, there is no need to rescue them.
For example, fox pups often come out of their den while their parents are out hunting for food, and they play like puppies until they’re old enough to go on hunting trips. If they seem energetic and healthy, they are fine.
But if there are obvious injuries, or they are crying and wandering around, shivering, lethargic, or you know the parents are dead, those are signs that it needs help. And if your cat or dog has brought you one, then it definitely needs help – even if there are no apparent injuries – puncture wounds can be very hard to see!
If you have any suspicions that an animal needs help, you can always call your local wildlife rehabilitator for advice.
