In the wake of the bite, lawmakers and community members questioned whether local and state laws were up to the task of regulating such dangerous animals. There’s no indication any laws were broken.

It’s almost always best to leave wild animals alone, even if you find a young animal that seems weak or orphaned. Young animals belong in the wild; and though they might seem alone, their parents are ...

Apr. 9—Though well-intentioned, people do more harm than good when they try to help wildlife without the training, expertise or legal authority to do so. We have a lot of wildlife in our area ...

New Hampshire Fish & Game urges Granite Staters to leave fawns, other young wild animals alone Contact Fish & Game if you suspect an animal may have been abandoned Updated: 10:41 AM EDT May 12, 2024 ...

Despite what many think, wild mothers do not abandon their young because of a human scent, and most newborn animals do not survive in captivity, according to the conservation department.

Life & Culture; Asking Eric: Friend’s dangerous habit of feeding wild animals in her yard may come back to bite her. Published: ; Jun. 04, 2025, 12:04 a.m.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - As we begin to see baby animals back in the wild, it’s an important time to remember to leave them alone. The Missouri Department of Conservation says baby animals are ...