Examples of what not to do around wild animals for kids.

📚 Quick Study Guide

• 🚫 Never Feed Wild Animals: 🍔 Feeding changes their natural behavior and can make them dependent on humans.
• 🤳 Avoid Getting Too Close: 📸 Keep a safe distance to avoid startling or threatening them.
• ✋ Don't Touch or Handle Animals: 🐻 Even if they seem friendly, wild animals can carry diseases or bite.
• 📢 Be Quiet and Respectful: 🤫 Loud noises can scare animals. Observe them quietly from a distance.
• 🗑️ Don't Leave Food or Trash: 🍕 Litter can harm animals and their environment.
• 🐕 Keep Pets Under Control: 🐾 Dogs can chase and harass wildlife, so keep them leashed.
• 🚨 Report Injured Animals: 🚑 If you see an injured animal, contact a local wildlife rescue organization.

Practice Quiz

1. Which of the following is NOT a good idea when you see a wild squirrel?
   1. A. Taking a selfie right next to it.
   2. B. Watching it quietly from a distance.
   3. C. Making sure your dog doesn't chase it.
   4. D. Leaving it alone.
2. Why is it bad to feed wild animals like ducks at a park?
   1. A. It makes them too friendly.
   2. B. It changes their natural hunting behavior.
   3. C. It can make them sick.
   4. D. All of the above.
3. What should you do if you find a baby bird that has fallen from its nest?
   1. A. Bring it home and keep it as a pet.
   2. B. Try to put it back in the nest, or call a wildlife rescue.
   3. C. Leave it alone; its mother won't want it anymore.
   4. D. Give it some bread and milk.
4. If you see a bear in the woods, what is the most important thing to do?
   1. A. Run away as fast as you can.
   2. B. Slowly back away while making noise.
   3. C. Play dead.
   4. D. Offer it some food.
5. You are hiking and see a deer. Your dog is off-leash. What should you do FIRST?
   1. A. Take a picture of the deer.
   2. B. Let your dog play with the deer.
   3. C. Immediately leash your dog.
   4. D. Throw a stick for your dog.
6. Why is it important not to leave trash in natural areas?
   1. A. It looks bad.
   2. B. It can attract unwanted animals.
   3. C. Animals can eat it and get sick.
   4. D. All of the above.
7. What should you do if you find an injured raccoon?
   1. A. Try to help it yourself.
   2. B. Call a local wildlife rescue organization.
   3. C. Ignore it and walk away.
   4. D. Give it some water.