{"id":596728,"date":"2023-04-26T11:09:58","date_gmt":"2023-04-26T15:09:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.earthrangers.com\/EN\/US\/?p=596728"},"modified":"2024-08-06T16:12:20","modified_gmt":"2024-08-06T20:12:20","slug":"top-8-tips-for-safe-wildlife-viewing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.earthrangers.com\/EN\/US\/top-10\/top-8-tips-for-safe-wildlife-viewing\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 8 Tips for Safe Wildlife Viewing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Picture this: you\u2019re on a beach doing your Shoreline Saver Mission. Suddenly, you see an animal! It\u2019s hard to tell what it is\u2026maybe if you just got a little bit closer\u2026WAIT! Before you go any farther, make sure you follow these tips to keep you and the animal safe!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Give Them Lots of Space<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n
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Think twice before getting too close to wildlife. You could get hurt, but you can also hurt or scare them. If an animal is looking at or reacting to you, you\u2019re too close.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

TIP<\/strong>: Use the zoom on your camera to see up close while staying away. If you snap some pics, make sure the flash is off!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep Dogs at a Safe Distance<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n
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No matter how friendly your dog is, it will not be a wild animal\u2019s BFF. Make sure you keep your dog on a leash to protect both them and wildlife.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Look for Signs and Barriers<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n
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We use signs and barriers for all sorts of things. They might mark off important wildlife nesting or resting spots. They might protect fragile habitats or tell you to stay on a trail. Signs and barriers are there for a reason so make sure you follow them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Call the Experts<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n
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If you see an animal that\u2019s in trouble or hurt, call the experts! Contact your local wildlife center. They\u2019ll know just what to do. Work with your parents to find their number online. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

TIP<\/strong>: For marine mammals in northern and central California, call The Marine Mammal Center at 415-289-SEAL. For injured birds, follow these tips from International Bird Rescue: https:\/\/www.birdrescue.org\/<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learn About Local Wildlife<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n
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Before you head out on your next adventure, do some research! Try to learn about the kinds of wildlife you might see. Are there any extra steps you can take to help keep them safe?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Watch Your Speed<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n
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If you\u2019re on a boat, ask the driver to slow down near the shore and harbor. The waves from your boat could disturb wildlife. Turn off the engine if an animal gets close.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Secure Your Snacks<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n
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Human food can make animals really sick. It\u2019s very important that you don\u2019t feed them. You should also make sure to take home any food wrappers or containers you have. They smell like food and can attract animals who might eat them by mistake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spread the Word<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n
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Share these tips with your friends and family! The more Wildlife Heroes we have, the safer animals will be!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Clean a shoreline and help make the world a cleaner, safer place for wildlife with the Shoreline Saver Mission! Look for it in the Missions section!<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Complete the Mission by June 30 and get a FREE common loon or harbor seal Digital Adoption Kit!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Picture this: you\u2019re on a beach doing your Shoreline Saver Mission. Suddenly, you see an animal! It\u2019s hard to tell what it is\u2026maybe if you just got a little bit closer\u2026WAIT! Before you go any farther, make sure you follow these tips to keep you and the animal safe! Give Them Lots of Space Think […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":596747,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[931,411],"tags":[696],"class_list":{"0":"post-596728","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-all","8":"category-top-10","9":"tag-shoreline-saver-2"},"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.earthrangers.com\/EN\/US\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/596728","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.earthrangers.com\/EN\/US\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.earthrangers.com\/EN\/US\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.earthrangers.com\/EN\/US\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.earthrangers.com\/EN\/US\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=596728"}],"version-history":[{"count":25,"href":"https:\/\/www.earthrangers.com\/EN\/US\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/596728\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":596817,"href":"https:\/\/www.earthrangers.com\/EN\/US\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/596728\/revisions\/596817"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.earthrangers.com\/EN\/US\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/596747"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.earthrangers.com\/EN\/US\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=596728"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.earthrangers.com\/EN\/US\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=596728"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.earthrangers.com\/EN\/US\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=596728"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}