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Article: ARIZONA GAME AND FISH DEPARTMENT BIOLOGISTS WARN DON'T PICK UP BABY BIRDS, OTHER YOUNG WILDLIFE
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- US Fed News Service, Including US State News
- Article date:
- May 22, 2008
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Arizona Department of Game and Fish issued the following news release:
You may be tempted to pick up a baby bird or other young wild animal that appears to be on its own, but Arizona Game and Fish Department biologists warn this is not a good idea.
This is the time of year young wildlife can be seen throughout the state, and the department typically receives an increased number of calls and visits from good Samaritans who are trying to do the right thing by "rescuing" baby animals thought to be abandoned.
That can cause more harm than good.
"If you see a baby bird, rabbit, fawn or any young animal on its own, don't assume it's orphaned and in need of your help," says Randy Babb, information ...