State Environmental Officials Urge Residents to "Keep Wildlife
Wild" Most newborn animals don't need rescue, but a chance to
make it "While many people see rescuing a young animal as an act
of kindness, removing animals from the wild denies them the
natural learning experience needed to survive," said Department
of Fish and Game Commissioner Mary Griffin. "By remembering to
keep wildlife wild, local citizens can help protect future
generations of wildlife." Every spring and summer, well-meaning
people throughout the Commonwealth rescue young animals found
near their homes and places of work. But removing young wildlife
from their natural habitat usually does more harm than good.
Most people don't have the knowledge or resources to care for
rescued wildlife, and animals often die in their care. Only a
licensed wildlife rehabilitator may care for sick or injured
wildlife. Animals may also become dependent on humans and unable
to survive in the wild, leading them to return to the residence
where they can be atta