RELEASE SITE NEWS
Congratulations to the badger cubs of 2009! Following the rehabilitation of a group of badger cubs in 2009 we can proudly announce that following a successful release programme they have settled in at their new home and they are now the proud parents of two cubs!
The release of wild animals following rescue and rehabilitation can, in some species be a difficult task especially with juveniles.
In most cases adults are returned to the location they were originally found especially in the case where animals can be territorial such as badgers, foxes and otters. This allows the animal to take up its position within its social group or reclaim its territory.
Where juveniles spend many months within the care of Secret World we are unable to return territorial animals back into their home range as they will have either lost their status within the group or will no longer be recognised as part of that family. This is where we survey potential new release sites and assess the suitability of the habitat with regards to releasing orphaned and injured juvenile animals that are admitted to Secret World.
However the emphasis of our work is not just on dealing with animals presented to us, prevention is better than a cure and if we can offer guidance and support to the public that will enable wildlife to thrive without being admitted into Secret World that is rescue and rehabilitation at its optimum.
Recently with the exceptional dry weather this is having a detrimental effect on some wildlife, in particular young animals that do not have direct access to water. In the case of badgers a large proportion of their water intake can be derived through their staple food, earth worms. In dry spells such food is hard to locate especially for cubs.
In response to calls regarding badger and fox cubs being above ground during daylight hours (not a healthy sign) I have been working closely with concerned members of the public regarding the well being of fox or badger cubs.
As well suggesting that they provide some support food we have been advising people to provide water, because many of the cubs that have being admitted are in some cases desperately dehydrated. This simple procedure can make the difference between life and death.
Andy Parr
Wildlife Release Manager Secret World Wildlife Rescue Mobile: 07717 651514
andy@secretworld.org
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