It's also a sad thing that these people meant well, and they must feel inconsolable about the fate of the little Bison. They were genuinely trying to help it, but had got it all wrong. They thought they were 'rescuing' it!
In another thread we discuss how empathy for animals is increasing, and I think that's true. Plus there are many animal rescue stories and videos around. So these people -with NO education about wildlife, decided the baby needed their 'help'.
It is so important, to educate ourselves about animals' needs, and especially animals we may encounter in the wild.
Baby deer, as an example, often get left in long grass alone while the mother forages or food. But she always comes back. No-one should ever think a baby deer alone needs any kind of help, and should stay away from it, or it will be rejected by her.
Birds that fall out of nests....if they look healthy, not injured, they shouldn't be touched either. The parents know where that baby is, and will carry on feeding it and guarding it.
There are lots more examples....
What those people should have done if they were concerned about the little Bison, is call the Park Ranger, or the Ranger Station for advice. Or educate themselves a bit before they go, about the kind of wildlife they are going to see.
Or maybe there should also be information posts along the most popular hiking trails, to let people know about those things...?
And quite honestly, no-one should go into a big National Park without having the number of the Ranger Station. If there's a bad phone signal, they should drive there to make enquiries.
In another thread we discuss how empathy for animals is increasing, and I think that's true. Plus there are many animal rescue stories and videos around. So these people -with NO education about wildlife, decided the baby needed their 'help'.
It is so important, to educate ourselves about animals' needs, and especially animals we may encounter in the wild.
Baby deer, as an example, often get left in long grass alone while the mother forages or food. But she always comes back. No-one should ever think a baby deer alone needs any kind of help, and should stay away from it, or it will be rejected by her.
Birds that fall out of nests....if they look healthy, not injured, they shouldn't be touched either. The parents know where that baby is, and will carry on feeding it and guarding it.
There are lots more examples....
What those people should have done if they were concerned about the little Bison, is call the Park Ranger, or the Ranger Station for advice. Or educate themselves a bit before they go, about the kind of wildlife they are going to see.
Or maybe there should also be information posts along the most popular hiking trails, to let people know about those things...?
And quite honestly, no-one should go into a big National Park without having the number of the Ranger Station. If there's a bad phone signal, they should drive there to make enquiries.
