2018 CVM News: Wildlife baby boom: What to do if you find a baby animal

Abstract

This news item is about: Spring is finally here, and with it comes baby wildlife season as well as an increased chance of people coming face-to-face with newborn animals. Sometimes they are orphaned or injured and need to be helped, but most of the time, they need to be left alone. Sara Child-Sanford, chief of service at Cornell University's Janet L. Swanson Wildlife Health Center, offers some advice on what you should do - and not do - if you find a baby animal in your yard or neighborhood.