This is the time of year when baby animals are being born across the wilderness - and is also the season when the Idaho Department of Fish and Game receives dozens of animals from people who believe they have rescued them. Fish and Game officials say it's essential the public realizes the best place for baby animals is with their mothers in the great outdoors.

[...] Fish and Game officials say if you see baby animal alone you should leave them where they are because most of the time their mother is nearby and is probably out in search of food.

Jennifer Jackson, Department of Fish and Game: "Most often times baby animals have not been abandoned or orphaned or lost. Mom knows exactly where they are and she'll come back and check on them periodically."

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