Wildlife in Danger?
How to tell if an animal needs help
Does this animal need help?
Many animals that seem to be in distress may be exhibiting normal behavior, including leaving their young alone for long periods of time. In addition, animals in distress may be dangerous. Use the guide below to assess the situation before intervening. If you have determined an animal needs assistance, do not touch or pick up the animal - call us at (914) 400-6014 immediately.
Ducks
Ducks do these things and these other things mean they are in trouble. Specific info about different types of ducks but not too much detail.
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Fox
Fox need help when you see x y and z
Skunks
Skunks are stinky but can be cute. Does it need help? Here’s how to tell.
Birds
Small birds leaving the nest and their parents kind of just push them and hope they can fly and here’s how you know if they are in trouble.
Large birds like eagles and ravens do these other things and here’s how you know if they need help.
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Squirrels
Squirrels need help when other stuff happens
Deer
Fawns naturally have no scent and that protects them from predators. Deer leave their fawn in their nest (nest?) during the day to find food and return hours later to care for their young. If you observe fawns and don’t see their mother returning to care for them, one way to determine if they need help is by looking at their ears (from a safe distance). If their ears point straight up they are well nourished. If their ears curl, they may need help.
Opossum
Opossum are amazing friends! They eat a shit ton of ticks and mosquitoes. If you see an opossum doing x y or z they may need help.