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Young wildlife in Pennsylvania: Don’t intervene

Game Commission officials say parent animals typically watch offspring from a distance, and many species use a "hider strategy" where young stay motionless to avoid predators.

Published May 26, 2026, 3:11 PM EDT | LehighValleyLive

The Pennsylvania Game Commission is urging residents to resist the urge to help young animals they encounter outdoors this spring and summer, saying well-intentioned interference typically causes more harm than good.