There are ways to make the Fourth of July safer for pets, wildlife and farm animals. Jessica Scott-Reid explains:
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A man helping an animal cross the road is a simple yet heartwarming act that showcases compassion and care for wildlife. This kind gesture can prevent accidents and ensure the safety of both the animal and motorists. Here are a few steps to follow if you find yourself in a situation where you need to help an animal cross the road: 1. **Ensure Personal Safety**: Before you attempt to help the animal, make sure that you are safe. Look for oncoming traffic and only proceed if it is safe to do so. 2. **Signal to Drivers**: Use hand signals or a flashlight (if it’s dark) to alert drivers to slow down or stop while you help the animal. 3. **Approach Calmly**: Approach the animal slowly and calmly to avoid scaring it. Sudden movements might cause the animal to panic and run into traffic. 4. **Guide the Animal**: Depending on the type of animal, gently guide it in the direction it was heading. For small animals like turtles, you can pick them up and carry them across the road. Always handle animals with care. 5. **Observe Local Wildlife Laws**: Some regions have specific laws and guidelines for interacting with wildlife. Make sure you are familiar with these regulations to avoid any legal issues. 6. **Seek Professional Help if Needed**: If the animal is injured or you are unsure how to handle it, contact local wildlife rescue or animal control for assistance. Helping an animal cross the road is a small act that can make a big difference in their survival and wellbeing.
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The NSW Government has launched the Animals on Country Roads campaign, reminding motorists to ‘Take care around animals on country roads’. The campaign will run until the 30 June. Animal collisions pose a big risk, especially at dusk and dawn. Wildlife like kangaroos and livestock can be fast and unpredictable. To stay safe, you can: - Reduce speed: Slow down and look out for wildlife near the roadside. - Stay alert: Animals are more active near waterholes and creeks, especially at sunrise and sunset. - Brake safely: Apply brakes carefully and pass with care. - Never swerve: Avoid swerving harshly to prevent losing control. - Follow warning signs: Pay attention to animal warning signs and be prepared to stop. - Report injured wildlife: Call WIRES on 1300 094 737 or use the IFAW Wildlife Rescue App if you collide with an animal. For more information, visit https://lnkd.in/gjsZAbEC Stay safe and protect our wildlife! 🌟 #TakeCare #NSWRoadSafety #AnimalsOnCountryRoads
Watch for animals
transport.nsw.gov.au
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ICYMI: Now is a time when animals become more active, and it's important to know how to handle situations you may encounter with wildlife. Here are some great reminders from our Animal Control Department as we move through spring.
Spring reminders from Penfield Animal Control
penfield.org
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The illegal practice of setting snares to hunt animals is a prevalent and widespread problem in the Western Cape. This camera trap image shows a baboon with a broken-off neck snare. Even though he managed to escape the snare anchor point, if the wire was deeply embedded it could very well have led to serious infection and ultimately death. #CallToAction ~ If you discover a 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗹 caught in a snare in the Western Cape, call the Snare Free hotline for assistance on 𝟬𝟳𝟲 𝟭𝟮𝟳 𝟴𝟰𝟴𝟱. Keep your distance from the animal, keep noise to a minimum, and advise other people to refrain from entering the area. Have the following information available for the hotline operator: · Location (GPS coordinates/pin preferable) · Animal species/description (if known) · Your contact number If you discover empty snares or a dead animal caught in a snare, please take a photo and report it to the Cape Leopard Trust online Data Portal (app.capeleopard.org.za). You will need to provide the location and a photograph. Then carefully remove and dispose of the snare/s responsibly to ensure that they cannot be used again. For what to do in any other scenario, visit the Snare Free website www.snarefree.co.za ‘𝘚𝘯𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘍𝘳𝘦𝘦’ 𝘪𝘴 𝘢 𝘯𝘦𝘸𝘭𝘺 𝘭𝘢𝘶𝘯𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘥 𝘤𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘫𝘦𝘤𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘢𝘪𝘮 𝘵𝘰 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘷𝘪𝘥𝘦 𝘢 𝘤𝘰𝘰𝘳𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘯𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘥𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘦 𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴, 𝘢𝘴 𝘸𝘦𝘭𝘭 𝘢𝘴 𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨, 𝘥𝘢𝘵𝘢 𝘤𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘢𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘴𝘯𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘞𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘯 𝘊𝘢𝘱𝘦.
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While seals 🦭 can be seen throughout Narragansett Bay, the Sakonnet River, the South Shore Coastal Ponds, and recently at Roy Carpenter’s Beach in South Kingstown – there are multiple reasons why it's a bad idea to approach them. Seals are protected under the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) of 1972, legislation that was passed in an effort to allow seal populations to grow back to sustainable levels after years of hunting. It isn't only illegal to approach them under the MMPA, it also causes both public and animal health issues. Seals can carry diseases and people getting close puts serious stress on the animal. The public should not assume that simply seeing a seal resting on a beach means that it needs to be rescued – it should be left alone by both people 🚶🏻 and pets 🐕. By keeping your distance away, the animal will likely leave by itself. With seal pups weaning over the next several weeks, they will likely be frequent visitors to RI’s shores. This is a natural part of their lifecycle and is not a cause for concern. Please keep "no touchy" 👋🚫 in mind when you encounter any of RI's wildlife, including our iconic marine species. DEM works with partners at Mystic Aquarium who respond to stranded or beached marine animals in Rhode Island. If you see suspected wildlife violations OR come across a marine mammal you believe needs help, please don’t touch or approach it. Report it to us at 401-222-3070 (24/7). Visit https://lnkd.in/eGnAxaSn for more info on what to do if you think a marine animal needs help. For guidelines on viewing marine life safely and respectfully, visit: https://lnkd.in/gAYEtR6E #Seal #Seals #RI #RhodeIsland #Wildlife #ShareTheShore #ShareTheSea #OceanState #MarineMammals
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The safest approach when faced with most non-moose wild animal interactions is to brake firmly, as quickly as is practical, and steer straight while sounding your horn in a series of short bursts. Find out more at the link below! https://lnkd.in/ecX2kXaM #RoadSafetyWeek #RoadSafety
Navigating Wildlife Encounters on the Road – Canada Safety Council
https://canadasafetycouncil.org
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Here’s what to do if you see these 8 animals in NC this spring, experts say
Here’s what to do if you see these 8 animals in NC this spring, experts say
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Save this image to your phone! Have a question about the laws regarding wildlife in our community? Call the ODNR Division of Wildlife. Having problems with stray cats/dogs? Need someone to pick up an abandoned animal dumped on your property? Call County Animal Control. Concerned about illness or disease from bites or contact with wildlife, call Public Health. Injured or hurt owl, hawk, eagle, falcon, or vulture on your property? Call the fantastic people at Raptor Inc. (We have made edits on the proof and corrected their name, just need to burn through these until we need to order new ones 😂) Injured, abandoned or sick birds, bunnies, squirrels, or raccoons, call the team in place at Nature’s Nurses. Raccoons in your attic? Mice in your basement? Birds in your bathroom vent? Call US. Having this resource saved in your phone is a valuable tool this time of year! When we relaunch our retail/rental space in mid July you can come a pick up a physical copy and say hi to us. This is just one more way we try to stand out as not just another trapper, but advocates and supporters of others in our area devoted to the care and management of the wildlife in our community. #wildlifecontrol #wildlifemanagement #animalcontrol #animalremoval #pestcontrol #wildliferemoval #pestremoval #protectcincy #huntsmanwildlife #cincinnati #animaldamage #wildlifedamage #pestdamage #ohio #cinci #cincy #cincylocal #cincylife #cincyrealestate #localcincinnati #513_cincinnati #familybiz
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‼️ Today, Project Coyote and allies submitted a formal petition to the USDA's Wildlife Services program—which is responsible for killing millions of animals each year, including endangered species and companion animals— calling for major agency reforms. ‼️ Our petition requests the agency adopt a comprehensive regulatory framework to govern the program – urging the phase-out of lethal control of wild animals, including prohibiting specific practices such as neck snares, M-44 cyanide bombs, lead bullets, and more. It further calls for the agency to set clear standards of conduct and enforcement to ensure the humane treatment of animals and to operate with greater transparency and accountability to the public. Since our inception, Project Coyote has been dedicated to exposing and ending the indiscriminate and inhumane killing practices of the rogue federal Wildlife Services program. Today, we call on the agency for comprehensive reform and accountability. However, our efforts to reform Wildlife Services and end taxpayer funded wildlife killing will not stop here. We will continue our relentless advocacy for wildlife in 2024 and beyond, pushing for a paradigm shift in how we treat our wild neighbors on this shared planet. But we need your help. Despite widespread public support for replacing killing with coexistence, and best available science demonstrating that nonlethal tools are more effective at preventing conflict, campaigns to reform wildlife policy are hard-fought and can take years. 🐾 Will you contribute a gift today to sustain our work for wildlife in 2024 and beyond? Your gift will be doubled, dollar for dollar, until Giving Tuesday (November 28th). https://lnkd.in/gr_DArgx 📷 Larry Taylor, #CaptureCoexistenceContributor | montanawildphoto.com
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#HawaiianMonkSeal Update: Necropsy and histopathology results for RS48 (Hoʻomau Lehua) show that the seal’s likely cause of death was from a dog attack. This is a devastating loss and a strong reminder of the dangers of dogs off leash in monk seal habitats. We strongly encourage pet owners statewide to protect native wildlife by following local leash laws. Safety is key, and together we can prevent harm and potential disease transmission to all involved. Report monk seal sightings to NOAA’s Marine Wildlife Hotline at (888) 256-9840, and if you see or suspect a state natural resource violation, call 808-643-DLNR, or use the free DLNRTip app. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gFZ_MND9 DLNR Tip app: https://lnkd.in/gY3hHjn3 Hawaii DLNR (Department of Land and Natural Resources), Hawai'i Marine Animal Response - HMAR
Hawaiian Monk Seal Updates
fisheries.noaa.gov
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