If you see any of these animals injured, keep a safe distance, don't handle and don't transport them:
When to contact the vet or a wildlife rehabilitatorīe careful when approaching wild animals, as they can scratch and bite when frightened - particularly if they're injured. If after watching from a safe distance it's possible to take the injured animal to a nearby vet or wildlife rehabilitator - be sure to call first to make sure they can assess and treat the animal. If you need to handle a bat, you must wear thick gloves and be aware of the risks of rabies transmission - always follow the advice from the Bat Conservation Trust.Call for help if you can't reach it safely. Watch from a distance to see whether the animal is still alive. Take care in dangerous locations, such as busy roads.Always wash your hands thoroughly after handling an animal.Wear gloves when handling all wild animals, especially oiled wildlife - pollutants like oil can be hazardous.Keep the animal away from your face, as they may bite or scratch.Weigh up the risks: only lift a wild animal if you're sure that you can do so without risk to yourself or others.
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Read our guidance on how to handle it safely, below. Please note that in the winter months, avian flu may be a problem, so please check our avian flu advice before taking any action. If you find an injured wild animal, monitor first to see how badly hurt it is before deciding to take it to a local vet or wildlife rehabilitator.
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