Wildlife Relocation Sounds Humane — But Is It Really Better for the Animal?

When homeowners hear that an animal has been trapped, one of the first questions is often, “Can’t you just take it somewhere and let it go?” While that sounds compassionate, wildlife research shows that moving an animal far from its home range can expose it to stress, predators, unfamiliar territory, competition, and even death.

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