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Wildlife alone and in the wild
Nature's animals don't enjoy living in human homes, leave wild animals
in their own environment. But if you do come upon a wild animal
who looks injured, or abandoned and needs help, get a trusted adult
you know to help. You may call animal control at the number listed
above or the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management
for a list of wildlife rehabilitators at 401 789-0281.
Here are suggestions on how what to do if you come upon a baby
rabbit, bird or small mammal:
Finding Baby Bunnies
If you find a damaged baby cottontail rabbit nest:
- Repair a disturbed nest (a shallow depression lined with fur)
by covering the bunnies with a layer of grass to hide them.
- Leave area of the nest.
- Mother will return to nest only at dawn and dusk to feed.
- If mother does not return to feed, call wildlife rehabilitator.
If you find bunnies who is 4 to 5 inches long with their eyes
open and ears up :
- Do NOT try to rescue.
- They are already on their own and don't need help.
Other Baby Mammals
Remember: A baby's best chance for survival is its mother. If
you find a baby that is unhurt:
- Replace in nest or den. If nest damaged, place in shallow box
near nest.
- Stay out of sight. If mother doesn't return in 4-6 hours, call
wildlife rehabilitator.
- If animal is hurt: Call wildlife rehabilitator.
 Finding
Baby Birds
If you find a nestling(not feathered):
- Put baby back in nest. If nest is damaged, make substitute nest
out of berry basket or margarine container lined with grass or
the old nest.
- Watch for return of parents. If parents do not return, call
a wildlife rehabilitator.
If you find a fledgling hopping on ground:
- Put baby in bushes or on tree limb.
- Watch for parents to return. If parents don't return, call a
wildlife rehabilitator.
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