These rehabilitators are qualified to receive injured and abandoned wildlife and return them to health, with the aim of releasing them back into the wild. Contact the Wildlife Resources Division or a local nature center for information on a rehabilitator in your area. Respect the rights of others, human and non human alike. Likewise, respect the dens and nests of wildlife. Standing dead trees, rocks, and logs provide valuable cover and breeding sites for reptiles, amphibians, and cavity nesting birds and mammals.
Some species are particularly sensitive to human disturbance.
For example, bats that hibernate in caves have a decreased chance of survival if they are awakened by the noise and activity of visitors to the cave. When aroused out of hibernation, bats consume the precious energy stores they need to survive the winter cold. Copyright 1996-2001 Georgia Wildlife Federation. All Rights Reserved. Contributions are tax deductible.