Additionally, it’s safer for humans to leave wild animals alone. Baby ground squirrels, racoons and rabbits can carry zoonotic diseases, which means diseases that are infectious for humans.

Additionally, it’s safer for humans to leave wild animals alone. Baby ground squirrels, racoons and rabbits can carry zoonotic diseases, which means diseases that are infectious for humans.

During one of the longest gestation periods in the animal kingdom — nearly two years! — the mother carries her 200-pound calf with unwavering care. Once a baby elephant is finally born, it can ...