A note from Yosemite National Park:
Please Respect Wildlife and Their Young
When visiting the Park this summer, please do not touch or pick up baby birds, fawns or other young wildlife. These animals may appear to be in trouble, but are not orphaned, sick, or injured. These animals should be left alone and not moved or handled; otherwise, their parents may not be able to find them and continue to care for them.
Deer fawns are born relatively scentless, and are brown with white spots. These characteristics are adaptations that allow the fawn to conceal itself from predators. The mother deer do not always remain close to their fawns in order to prevent drawing attention to them, but they will return throughout the day to check on them, and to nurse. Even when approached by humans, these fawns will likely remain still and silent.
During this vulnerable time in the lives of wildlife, humans can pose a serious danger. Please help these baby animals survive by keeping pets on-leash, and leaving the area immediately when you find young animals so the parents can continue to care for their young safely. If you have concerns about an animal in the park, contact a ranger and describe the situation, but please do not touch the animal, pick it up, or move it!
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Please Respect Wildlife and Their Young
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July 14, 2012 12:19AM |
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