RSPCA officers and wildlife staff are busy saving lives as the spring wildlife baby boom begins – and these Lancashire owlets are just some of the lucky ones.
Here are just some of the adorable chicks and cubs the charity’s dedicated, expert, staff are currently taking care of.
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7. Rescued litter of six fox cubs
A litter of six fox cubs were rescued by an off-duty vet who was out walking in Swaffham, Norfolk, on 23 March, when she heard them crying under a bush near to their mother who had sadly been killed on the road. She took them in overnight and contacted the RSPCA the following day and they were taken by a wildlife casualty volunteer to East Winch Wildlife Centre, in Norfolk, for specialist care. The cubs still had their eyes closed and were thought to be between six and 14 days old. They’re all doing well in RSPCA care. It can be common during April and May to see fox cubs above the ground during the day and adults are usually nearby watching over them. You may also come across cubs waiting for their mother.
If you see a cub it is best to leave them alone unless it is necessary to intervene if they are in immediate danger, if their eyes are closed, or if they seem sick or injured. If the cub is in immediate danger then move them to a sheltered spot nearby and provide some dog or cat food and water. Check on them in 24 hours and if a mother hasn’t returned, please contact the RSPCA for help. Photo: RSPCA