When Wildlife Needs Help

Description

Would you know what to do if you came across a wild animal in distress? Or would you know how to spot if something was wrong?

This short course goes through some of the basics of spotting problems and how best to act. It will give you some tools to help make informed decisions and decide how you can best help.

• 📚 4 Modules
• 💻 Self-Paced Online
• 📝 Downloadable Extras

Lessons

Lesson 1: Knowing What’s Normal

• Natural behaviours that look worrying but are actually fine
• How species act differently at different times of year

Lesson 2: Spotting the Signs of Trouble

• Obvious signs of distress
• Less obvious signs of distress
• Species-specific red flags
• Difference between “confused” and “in need of help”📝 Download: “Wildlife Triage Checklist” — printable checklist for use at home or on walks

Lesson 3: What to Do (and What Not to Do)

• Golden rules: minimal handling, warmth, quiet, containment
• Safe containment methods
• Keeping people and pets safe
• Why you shouldn’t feed or medicate
• What not to do

Lesson 4: Getting Help the Right Way

• Who to call
• What information to provide
• What to do while waiting for help
• Reporting hazards or cruelty
• Encouraging participation in local wildlife networks
  🎁 Download: “Helping Wildlife Checklist” – printable checklist to prepare equipment you might need