‘Tis the season to see wildlife: but don’t touch the ‘young-ins’

  • SPRING AND EARLY summer brings an increase in sightings of juvenile wildlife across Texas. While many people fear for the safety of these animals, which are often found alone, an expert with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service warns that interfering with wildlife often causes more harm than good.
    SPRING AND EARLY summer brings an increase in sightings of juvenile wildlife across Texas. While many people fear for the safety of these animals, which are often found alone, an expert with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service warns that interfering with wildlife often causes more harm than good.

    Whether hiking remote trails or backyard gardening, ‘tis the season for Texans to encounter the offspring of many wildlife species.

    While concern for the safety of these seemingly defenseless creatures -- oftentimes found alone -- may motivate citizens to handle or move the animals, experts with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service warn these wellmeaning actions more often cause harm than good.