The sad tale of a fox, kidnapped from her fox family, raised with humans and domestic animals, and then dumped when she became inconvenient. Wild animals should be left wild, that is their joy, and our appreciation should stop at observation, not needless intervention or possession. As wildlife rehabilitators we exist to bring wild animals…
Skunk mating season is upon us and the boys are out roaming! A skunk seen in the daytime from now until May is either a male looking for a lady or a Mama trying to find food to feed her kits. Leaving them alone to mosey along is the best remedy for skunk conflicts. You…
Here are the first steps to follow when you find a baby squirrel First steps Determine what kind of animal it is, is it a squirrel, a rat or an opossum? Baby squirrels have black nails. Do not feed the baby or give it fluids. Feeding can do more harm than good. You can get…
On Monday, December 12, I had the opportunity to attend a field trip to a culvert with bat biologists to view hibernating bats. On the 13th I attended the Georgia Working Bat Group annual meeting and learned so much about the Tri-colored Bat, a species of concern in Georgia which may be listed as endangered…
The final opossum release The time has come to say goodbye babies, to the final release of the year. I have found this to be the hardest part of rehabbing. Besides the infrequent but sad losses, release is painful. It is when it’s time for them to go on their journey alone. I have raised…
I have to admit, I’m batty about bats! There’s so much to learn about bats and I have only begun my journey. Bats are remarkably individual. The babies love to be swaddled and cuddled, and crave physical contact. This, no doubt, is part of what makes the colony a cohesive group- the need for touch-affirmation…
Cottontail Bunnies If you find a cottontail bunny’s nest or accidentally uncover one, here are the steps you can take. The first step should always be LEAVE IT ALONE! Cover the nest back up as best as you can. Lay blades of grass in a tik-tac-toe fashion on top. You could take a photo so…
Baby Opossums I specialize in baby opossum rescue and rehabilitation. My whole year is spent with opossums, from newborns in baby season to injured adults all year long. Their diet, their habits, their needs, are all studies of interest to me. Any question you have about opossums, I can answer! If you have one, send…
