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Leave Baby Wildlife Alone: Parents Are Nearby!

4/17/2025

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Arizona and Vermont wildlife officials are sounding the alarm: leave baby animals alone! These little creatures are rarely abandoned, as their parents are often close by. Interfering can do more harm than good. Instead, enjoy the beauty of wildlife from afar, and if you spot a sick or injured animal, reach out to licensed rehabilitators for help.

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Arizona and Vermont wildlife officials are sounding the alarm: leave baby animals alone! These little creatures are rarely abandoned, as their parents are often close by. Interfering can do more harm than good. Instead, enjoy the beauty of wildlife from afar, and if you spot a sick or injured animal, reach out to licensed rehabilitators for help.