This episode made me think of a recent hike. When I did the north loop of Pichot I was about 3/4 of the way through and had a bit of a climb. As I neared the top, I saw a full-grown deer. I didn't see if it was a doe or buck, I was more scared because of its size and proximity to me. Got about 100 yards away and as I put my trekking pole down the smallest dear popped up from under a brush pile. It was not injured, and it ran towards the other deer. But I did think, what if I had injured the deer, what would I have done. Very interesting topic!! I think human emotion takes over when seeing a helpless animal.
You might be surprised how often you've probably walked right past a baby animal... or full grown for that matter and never noticed. I do believe they can sense intention from people though. The deer I saw last week clearly realized I was no threat and was giving her space. Otherwise she might have walked the other direction or just plopped down where she was until I left.
Turtle swerving while driving, 2 species. I wonder if I should pull over and move the turtles off the road. (edit species) snapping turtles and something else... not a painted, but not a box turtle.
In most areas turtles and tortoises are protected species and should only be moved if they are in danger and then only in the direction they were traveling (or pointed). Snapping turtles an be really dangerous if big enough, they can easily bite off a finger and possibly a hand if large enough.
This episode made me think of a recent hike. When I did the north loop of Pichot I was about 3/4 of the way through and had a bit of a climb. As I neared the top, I saw a full-grown deer. I didn't see if it was a doe or buck, I was more scared because of its size and proximity to me. Got about 100 yards away and as I put my trekking pole down the smallest dear popped up from under a brush pile. It was not injured, and it ran towards the other deer. But I did think, what if I had injured the deer, what would I have done. Very interesting topic!! I think human emotion takes over when seeing a helpless animal.
You might be surprised how often you've probably walked right past a baby animal... or full grown for that matter and never noticed. I do believe they can sense intention from people though. The deer I saw last week clearly realized I was no threat and was giving her space. Otherwise she might have walked the other direction or just plopped down where she was until I left.
Turtle swerving while driving, 2 species. I wonder if I should pull over and move the turtles off the road. (edit species) snapping turtles and something else... not a painted, but not a box turtle.
In most areas turtles and tortoises are protected species and should only be moved if they are in danger and then only in the direction they were traveling (or pointed). Snapping turtles an be really dangerous if big enough, they can easily bite off a finger and possibly a hand if large enough.