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Virginia wildlife rehabilitators say good intentions can lead to bad outcomes for animals in distress - Reuters

Virginia wildlife rehabilitators say good intentions can lead to bad outcomes for animals in distress – Reuters

At the Blue Ridge Wildlife Center in Boyce, Virginia, a recent conference focused on the question titled “Best Intentions Gone Wrong.” The photo of two cottontail rabbits shows the obvious difference when wildlife is cared for by discoverers who mean well but don’t contact a rehabilitator right away, compared to those who receive immediate care …

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Tasmania’s wildlife system is collapsing under the weight of demand and lack of carers

Tasmania’s ‘fractured’ wildlife protection system and lack of carers are to blame for the suffering sick, injured or orphaned animals. Key points: Tasmania and the New South Wales Wildlife Information Rescue and Education Service (WIRES) are working to place injured wildlife with caregivers However, there are not enough caregivers to meet the demand Tasmania’s Wildlife …

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