These animals sometimes end up wandering into populated areas, being attacked by domestic animals, being hit by cars, or even injuring people. Young wildlife cared for by humans often end up attached to people, with natural little fear. Animals that are taken by people and later released into the wild are at a disadvantage, as they lack the skills needed to find natural food and cover. Well-meaning people who take young animals out of the wild are actually harming the animals' chances of becoming normal adults. Picking up young wildlife might seem like the right thing to do but in most cases, they have a much better chance at survival when not disrupted by humans or pets. The best thing you can do if you come across a young animal or bird is leave it alone and if you have pets, put them inside or on a leash. The mother-young bond in mammals and birds is very strong and most likely, mom is just out searching for food and will be back soon. If you’re out walking in a field, woodland area, or even your backyard, and you happen upon a baby fawn, moose calf, fox, raccoon, or other young wildling all by itself, you may worry that it has been abandoned by its mother. If you encounter wildlife anywhere in the Maine outdoors, remember this motto: If you care, leave them there. Wildlife is very active during the late spring and summer – just like us! Direct contact with wildlife can also expose you (or your family and pets) to a variety of diseases, and it can lead to an animal being euthanized in order to test for rabies. Picking up young wildlife might seem like the right thing to do but in most cases, wildlife has a much better chance at survival when not disrupted by humans. Wild animals and birds do not make good pets, and it’s against the law to possess them without the proper state and federal permits. Rulemaking Proposals Open to Public Comment.
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