WildCare’s wildlife hospital faces a surge in baby wildlife admissions during the busy spring and summer baby season. This year, significant numbers of orphaned northern raccoons and striped skunks have been admitted, with 30 raccoons and 22 skunks currently in care. The increase is likely due to better food availability from wetter winters and a decline in distemper affecting these species. It’s crucial to vaccinate dogs to protect both pets and wildlife. Understanding baby skunk behavior, such as their ability to spray, also helps inform public perceptions of these animals.
The increased number of orphaned raccoons and skunks this year is attributed to better food availability and the end of a distemper epidemic.
WildCare's wildlife hospital has seen a significant uptick in baby raccoons and skunks, raising 30 baby raccoons and 22 baby skunks for rehabilitation.
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