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In the spring, it is not unusual to see young wildlife that appear to be alone. Before you attempt to help – remember that it is best to leave wildlife where you find them, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD). When you take wildlife out of their environment and bring them into your home, it often takes away that animal’s ability to then survive in the wild, where they belong,” explains Kaitlin Goode, program manager of the Georgia WRD Urban Wildlife Program. “In most instances, there is an adult animal a short distance away – even though you may not be able to see it. Adult animals, such as deer, spend most of the day away from t
SOCIAL CIRCLE â In the spring, it is not unusual to see young wildlife that appear to be alone. Before you attempt to help â remember that it is best to leave wildlife where you find them, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resourcesâ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD). When you take wildlife out of their environment and bring them into your home, it often takes away that animalâs ability to then survive in the wild, where they belong,â explains Kaitlin Goode, program manager of the Georgia WRD Urban Wildlife Program. âIn most instances, there is an adult animal a short distance away â even though you may not be able to see it. Adult animals, such as deer, spend most of the day away from their young to reduce the risk of a predator finding the young animal.â