Sometimes, baby animals are left alone for hours by its mother before she returns
Spring has arrived in Muskoka, and with it, baby wildlife is appearing across the region. Many residents find young animals alone and assume they’ve been abandoned, but experts warn that most are simply waiting for their mothers to return.
At Aspen Valley Wildlife Sanctuary, staff say fawns and snowshoe hares, for example, are often left hidden for hours as part of a natural survival strategy. Intervening too quickly can actually harm these animals.
Wildlife rehabilitators advise calling professionals first before touching or moving any young animals. They can help determine whether the animal truly needs assistance—or if it’s best left in place.
For more guidance, visit aspenvalley.ca.
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