Summer Heat Care for Wildlife And while many of us can endure the hottest days with the help of air conditioning and plenty of fluids to keep us hydrated, our wildlife friends can suffer terribly during extreme heat, and even die. Doing these 4 simple things might make the difference between life or death for wildlife when your area is enveloped by scorching temperatures. Here’s how we can all help native animals survive the heat: Leave water out: Some pets have the luxury of air conditioning, but our wild natives often just swelter. Leave shallow dishes of water in the shade -- and high up if possible, to keep wildlife safe from predators. Cover your pool: Hot animals trying to beat the heat can drown in pools so taking away that access can save lives (of course youll have water dishes out anyway, right?) Keep an eye out: Look out for heat-stressed wildlife — and if you spot any critters who look like theyre struggling, call your local wildlife group for help. Be prepared: Keep an emergency kit in your car — including water, a blanket/towel and a box — in case you come across exhausted wildlife while you drive. Save a few local wildlife rescue contacts in your phone so you can ring for advice if you need it. animalsaustralia.org/features/summer-wildlife.php?
Posted on: Thu, 22 Jan 2015 00:57:31 +0000
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