It’s opossum baby season, which means it’s time to check the pouch!

If you see a dead opossum that has been hit by a car (and you can SAFELY get to it), take a minute to stop and see if the opossum is a mom. By checking a pouch for joeys, you could save 13 little lives. Here’s what you can do to help.

If there’s a bunny nest in your yard, your dogs will probably happily find it for you!

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We want to protect the baby bunnies from dogs, but moving the nest is not an option (mom knows where the nest is but won’t know to look for her babies elsewhere if you move them. Cottontails also cannot move their babies themselves). So, how can we keep those bunnies safe from Fido?

Spring has sprung, and baby season for our native wildlife is upon us. As the weather warms, animals will begin to be out and about—soon with babies in tow! Or… not in tow, depending on the species. With increased animal activity and people spending more time outside, you may run into baby animals—with or without mom—in the upcoming months.

So, how can you tell if a baby animal needs help? Here are eight things to keep in mind this baby season.

Eastern cottontail rabbits commonly build nests in what seem like the worst locations—in the middle of lawns, in yards where dogs play or even in planters. How can you protect bunny nests in unideal places? Read more to find out.