Description
Would you know what to do if you came across a wild animal in distress? Or would you know how to spot if something was wrong?
This short course goes through some of the basics of spotting problems and how best to act. It will give you some tools to help make informed decisions and decide how you can best help.
- 🎉 Starting January 2026
- 📚 4 Modules
- 💻 Self-Paced Online
- 📝 Downloadable Extras
Lessons
Lesson 1: Knowing What’s Normal
- Natural behaviours that look worrying but are actually fine
- How species act differently at different times of year
Lesson 2: Spotting the Signs of Trouble
- Obvious signs of distress
- Less obvious signs of distress
- Species-specific red flags
- Difference between “confused” and “in need of help”📝 Download: “Wildlife Triage Checklist” — printable checklist for use at home or on walks
Lesson 3: What to Do (and What Not to Do)
- Golden rules: minimal handling, warmth, quiet, containment
- Safe containment methods
- Keeping people and pets safe
- Why you shouldn’t feed or medicate
- What not to do
Lesson 4: Getting Help the Right Way
- Who to call
- What information to provide
- What to do while waiting for help
- Reporting hazards or cruelty
- Encouraging participation in local wildlife networks
🎁 Download: “Helping Wildlife Checklist” – printable checklist to prepare equipment you might need
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