This is what to do if you find baby wild animals

Wildlife guidance from Maine emphasizes restraint when encountering young animals. Keel Kemper of the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife stresses the maxim, 'If you care, leave them there,' noting that interference can harm the animals and that mothers often leave their youngsters to forage, returning later. The guidance covers fawns, raccoons, and squirrels, highlighting the strain on licensed rehabilitators when people intervene. The piece, first published in May 2023, frames practical steps that protect wildlife health and public safety, urging observers to resist impulse and observe from a distance.