![]() ![]() A little knowledge goes a long way in helping you decide what to do - and what not to do - when you come across a baby animal in the wild. Also, know who to contact in those rare instances that human intervention is necessary. One way to help recognize a true wild animal emergency is to learn about the species that live in your backyard and in the wilderness spaces near you. There’s a saying in the wildlife rehabilitation world – if you care, leave it there. Intervening when help is not needed is harmful to wildlife, especially young ones. It’s just the parenting style adapted by these species to keep their young safe. It’s not unusual for a raccoon mom to leave her babies sleeping up in a tree for the day or a doe to leave her young alone and hidden for long stretches of time. However, parenting is a bit different in the wild, and you’ll want to know what that means when you come upon a seemingly lost or abandoned baby animal. Nests are built, dens dug and burrows lined with soft material in preparation. Speaking of animals, did you know a group of rabbits is called a “nest of rabbits”? Find out all the different animal group names.Updated April 13, 2023 – With spring bursting around us, animals of all shapes and sizes are preparing for the arrival of little ones. Whatever your weather, it’s a season of rebirth and renewal-and who doesn’t love adorable baby animals? So the long-earred critters became the symbol of springtime, fertility, Mother Mary and rebirth. So rabbits became a symbol of Virgin Mary.Īt the same time, one of the first signs of spring in Europe, was the rabbits leaving their burrows and “frolicking”. Did you know that rabbits can conceive one litter while still pregnant with another? European superstition, not knowing this, believed that rabbits were giving virgin birth. There are many reasons, often related to fertility. Where did the Easter Bunny come from? After all, rabbits do not restrain reproduction to springtime. The correlation between animal births and springtime have made baby animals symbols of rebirth and hope.Įver notice the pictures of lambs, chicks, fawn, and bunnies festooning Easter cards? For most middle latitude animals, it is a delicate balance between being born late enough to avoid the last snow storm and early enough to be well developed to face the rigors of fall and winter. ![]() Tropical animals, where food is easily available all year round, are born during any season. Most calves are born between February and May because of this reason.ĭid you know: Mid-latitude animals born in spring have the best chance of survival. This can lead to better milk production for the babies. These plants can have a higher percentage of prot ein and ‘total digestible nutrients’. Many mammal mothers need fresh green grass and other plants which are rich in nutrients to produce lots of milk for her calf. The warmer days and regular rainfall during spring means plants such as grass grow well. For most grazing animals, spring is the time when food is becoming plentiful, too. Credit: Vinai Suwanidcharoen/ShutterstockĤ. Spring calves tend to be born when the air pressure is high. ![]() (Can you tell I’ve been spending a lot of time among cattle raisers this month!) Calves born when the pressure is high are more likely to have some healthy dry weather before they have to deal with cold springtime rains and snow. High air pressure discourages rainfall (think “high and dry”). Air pressure is also important! University of Arkansas scientists report that spring calves tend to be born when barometric (air) pressure is high. However, it’s not just warm temperatures and daylight that they need.Also, the increased day length means that animals have longer to find food for their young.The temperatures rise and there is less chance of harsh weather. Of course, springtime does provide the best weather conditions for the animals to give birth.Many animals and birds have their babies after the start of spring. Enjoy our seasonal weather post-and, of course, cute baby animal pictures! Why are baby farm animals typically born in the spring? And it’s not just because the weather’s better.
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