Big Life Foundation’s Post

Encounters with wildlife can be a thrilling and unforgettable experience, but it's important to remember that wild animals are just that – wild! It's crucial to approach these situations with caution and take steps to protect yourself and the animal! 🦇 Here are some tips for safely handling encounters with wildlife... 👉 Stay calm and still: If you come across a wild animal, resist the urge to run or make sudden movements. Instead, stay calm and still. This will help prevent the animal from feeling threatened and potentially attacking. 👉 Give the animal space: It's important to give the animal plenty of space and avoid getting too close. Remember, wild animals are unpredictable and may feel threatened if they perceive you as a threat. 👉 Make noise: If you're hiking or walking in an area where wildlife is common, it's a good idea to make noise as you walk. This will alert animals to your presence and give them a chance to move away. 👉 Stay in your vehicle: If you come across a wild animal while driving, it's best to stay in your vehicle. 👉 Don't feed the animals: Feeding wild animals can be dangerous and should be avoided at all costs. It can cause them to become habituated to humans and potentially aggressive. #furbusters #mchenrycountyil #lakecountyil #southernwisconsin #wildliferemoval

May is here, which means just like the trees budding and the flowers blooming, you too, may start to notice new things, such as baby animals. Baby animals are adorable and we understand the urge to rush in, especially if it appears injured or alone, but please take a breath and do not panic. Survey the area by listening to what is going on around you, and don't pick up the animal! Instead connect with an expert! Contact information for local wildlife rehabilitation centers is available on our Regional Wildlife Rehabilitation Map:https://loom.ly/r7U9ses On that same page, you will also find helpful guides directing you on what to do in the moment. We recommend you bookmark that page for easy reference, especially if you plan to be outdoors now that the weather is getting nicer. Let us care for wildlife as sustainably as possible, together. #nwra #wildliferehabiltationresources #outdoorseason #nwrarehablocatormap

What to do with injured wild animals? It's not always easy to tell when wild animals need our help, and when it's best to leave them alone. Because wildlife sees humans as predators, they'll usually hide any injuries or illness when they're near us. Monitoring them from a distance can help us see how bad their condition is, and whether it's best to take them for treatment or leave them to recover in the wild. Often, by the time they allow us to get close enough to rescue them, they're much more unwell than they appear. Wild animals need expert care to give them the best chance of survival, and we can all play an important part in helping to get them the best care as soon as possible. Where it's safe to do so, transporting the animal yourself will get them the help they desperately need in the quickest possible time. Below is the advice from RSPCA on how to help small mammals when you find them in a distress condition, with links on who you can seek help from. Hope this helps you all when needed, love you all kind hearted people 💞 https://lnkd.in/eU-sg5Kh

Do you know what to do if you find a sick, injured or orphaned animal in the wild? Check out these useful tips from the Wildlife Haven Rehabilitation Centre: https://loom.ly/Z3RPi3c #keepmanitobawild

#WeeklySafetyTopic: Wildlife Safety Roads attract wildlife for various reasons, making it important to watch for Wildlife Warning Signs! Wildlife Safety Tips: ⚠️ Scan ahead for wildlife ⚠️ If you see one, be on the look out for more ⚠️ Slow down if you see an animal and be prepared to stop ⚠️ Break firmly if an animal is in your path, do not swerve Let's work together to protect our wildlife and keep everyone safe on the road! 🌲🐾 Read More: https://ow.ly/xitG50R8FE8 #PattisonAg #PattisonAgSafety

Caring for pets and farm animals near mountain lion territory? With a few precautions, you can help keep your pets — and wildlife — safe. Download our free, NEW resource here: https://ow.ly/y4jA50Q684V Whether you are caring for one very special kitty or several woolly farm animals, wildlife, including mountain lions, can be a threat to their safety. Our new guide, designed in partnership with True Wild, includes a look at what’s on the menu for these big cats, what to do if you spot a lion on the trail, and how to safely coexist with your wild neighbors. #lions #conservation #coexistence

Did you know that there is increased animal activity, specifically, deer and smaller critters, during the fall and winter seasons? 🦌 Wildlife activity spikes during dusk, dawn, and at night during these seasons. Here are some tips for avoiding animal strikes while driving: 🚗 Slow down and scan the roadway. By driving slower, you increase your ability to react. 🌳 Roads with trees and farmlands nearby could be a sign for errant animals. 🛑 If you strike an animal, pull over to a safe location, turn on your hazard lights, and avoid approaching injured animals. #SafetyDriven #WeKeepOurCommunitiesMoving #FlaggerForce

Stay vigilant for wildlife during summer! Wildlife, like deer and other animals, can be more active near roadways, especially during early morning and evening hours. Use caution and be prepared to slow down or stop if you spot any animals near the road. #SummerSafetyTip #WildlifeAwareness #SafeTrucking

Poachers are thieves. Help us catch them.     Whether you’re a hunter, trapper, bird watcher, or a hiker, wildlife crimes affect us all.     The Pennsylvania Game Commission’s Operation Game Thief (OGT) program serves to protect the wild birds and mammals that call Pennsylvania home by encouraging those with information related to wildlife crimes to report them as soon as possible. Call the Operation Game Thief’s toll-free hotline – 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year – at 1-888-PGC-8001 or fill out a form online at http://bit.ly/PGCOGT. Calls to the Operation Game Thief telephone number are always answered by a secure recording device.     Follow the Operation Game Thief Facebook page for current cases: https://lnkd.in/gMuP_q_2.     Learn more about OGT and what YOU can do to be a conservation hero http://bit.ly/PGCOGT. 

Pspspspsps responsibly. Making the pspspspsps noise around wild animals is not recommended. You may think you’re an animal whisperer, but you just insulted their mother and are now surrounded by a horde of angry squirrels. <insert favorite animal> In conclusion, pspspspsps pspspsps pspspsps pspspspsps! Translation: “Your mother was a hamster and your father smelt of elderberries.” Sorry, we heard that wrong. It’s “Remember to treat wildlife with proper caution and respect.” Our apologies to the hamster. Find more ways to watch wildlife safely and avoid awkward moments at: https://lnkd.in/g8bgE3C Graphic of NPS post with text, “Pspspspsps responsibly.“ #wildlife #safety #nationalparks #themoreyouknow