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Protecting baby wild animals is a topic that should be discussed but isn't enough. The Girl Scouts are calling attention to this problem in hopes of saving the animals.
Protecting baby wild animals is a topic that should be discussed but isn't enough. The Girl Scouts are calling attention to this problem in hopes of saving the animals.
Have you seen a baby animal in distress? You've probably wondered what you can do to help. Girl Scout Troop 62918 has researched and developed a guide to helping and potentially saving the lives of baby wild animals in the local area. The following are posters that the we have made to demonstrate that the animals could be in danger.
"To Make My Day, Keep Pets Away!"
"To Make My Day, Keep Pets Away!"
This poster was made by girls in our Troop to tell the public that domestic pets such as dogs and cats shouldn't be let out into areas that may contain wild animals, specifically birds. This could harm the creature, leaving them with injuries that might be fatal. Baby birds are especially vulnerable to domestic pets because they are unable to fly or run, leaving them without an escape if pets do come along. Outdoor cats kill at least 1 billion birds each year! Bird eggs are also extremely vulnerable, they don't only have no escape, but they provide a quick, easy, and delicious meal for predators and pets alike.
"To help a turtle cross the road, place them in the direction they're heading"
"To help a turtle cross the road, place them in the direction they're heading"
Our Troop wants to emphasize that helping turtles is great... but people need to trust that turtles know what they're doing and let them lead the way.
"Do what's best... avoid the nest"
"Do what's best... avoid the nest"
This poster tells you to do exactly that, and avoid turtle nests. If you really have the desire to save these reptiles, the best you can do is avoid them.
"Fallen Bird? Do Not Disturb Unless It Is Injured"
"Fallen Bird? Do Not Disturb Unless It Is Injured"
When encountering a fallen bird, it is best to leave it alone, especially if it is well-feathered and learning to fly. If its eyes aren't even open yet, you can return it to the nest if you know where the nest is.
"If you see a baby mammal, don't fear! Mama is near!"
"If you see a baby mammal, don't fear! Mama is near!"
If you see a baby mammal, don't take it into your care. It has a mother that can take care of it perfectly fine! The mom is probably finding food for it to eat or hiding so predators won't find them. If the animal is injured however, call local animal control so they can take care of it.
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