Worried about a fawn? Here are some things to check before you come to its rescue
You may have noticed a lot of fawns, or baby deer, starting to pop up around the area. While your first instinct might be wanting to swoop in and come to their rescue, experts are actually urging that you leave them alone.
Startling statistics: Floridaโs record-breaking manatee deaths โa very sad wake-up callโ
Though itโs only July, the total number of Florida manatee deaths in 2021 has already reached a higher total than it did in all of 2020, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
Take your kids to see wallabies, reptiles and exotic birds -- all in Lynchburg
Theyโre both harness-trained, although Ross is a little more used to it than Chandler, DeMay said. โTegus are super intelligent animals,โ Songer said. Kon Kon, a kookaburraKon Kon (Photo provided by SeaQuest)This 3-year-old male is known for his loud laughs, which the SeaQuest staff adores. They mainly call out to mark their territory, but Kon Kon will do it if heโs excited, too. Songer said Kon Kon will even do a special call when heโs accepting people into his territory, which they love hearing throughout the day.
Virginia wildlife center asking for donations to feed 19 rescued black bear cubs
The Wildlife Center of Virginia has rescued 19 black bear cubs this year and now needs help to make sure they survive. Combined, they eat about 200 pounds of food a day to prepare for the winter; however, the supply of nearly expired produce from grocery stores cannot keep up with demand. โThey eat so much as theyโre growing, but particularly this time of year in the fall theyโre fattening up for the winter, for the lean months when thereโs not as much food availability in the wild,โ said Alex Wehrung, the centerโs outreach coordinator. The Waynesboro-area nonprofit is asking for acorns, black walnuts, hickories and chestnuts, as well as fruits, vegetables and eggs. Instead of a food item, you give financially to help feed these bear cubs.
Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center says someone cut security cameras, broke into facility
ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. โ A local wildlife rescue center says someone broke into their facility, cut their security cameras and defaced their property on Friday night. The Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center of Roanoke shared an update on their Facebook page on Monday night. According to the center, someone broke onto their property and cut their security cameras. The center also said an animal that was recovering in a cage is now missing after the cage was disturbed. Theyโre asking anyone with information to call the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries at 1-800-237-5712.