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Look, don’t touch
When it comes to wildlife babies, wildlife mothers know best.
It’s officially spring, folks. And that means the peak of baby wildlife season is in full bloom. And it doesn’t matter whether you’re a backwoods hunter, hiker, bird watcher or sidewalk stroller: People are bound to see young wildlife when they venture outdoors during the spring and early summer. And there is a pretty good chance that they will see a baby animal—including goslings, ducklings, and fawns—that appears to be alone, with mom nowhere in sight.
While a well-intentioned human’s first instinct might be to rescue these adorable, fuzzy, and seemingly helpless creatures, Idaho Fish and Game has a simple suggestion to people who discover baby animals that appear to be abandoned: The best thing you can do for them is to leave them be.