Badger Baby Bounty Fights for Survival: Number of Wildlife Emergencies Increases

Only four weeks old, injured and orphaned: The team at Tierschutz Austria is working around the clock to ensure the survival of the little badger girl Bounty. "Little Bounty was lying helpless and injured next to her dead mother near busy railway tracks – presumably the victim of an accident. Thanks to an attentive and compassionate private individual, the young animal was brought to us in time, allowing us to immediately begin life-saving measures," says Stephan Scheidl, head of the animal shelter at Tierschutzhaus Vösendorf of Tierschutz Austria.

Intensive care for badger baby Bounty around the clock

"Upon her arrival, Bounty had a back injury and was suffering from acute breathing problems, and therefore received immediate medical care from our veterinary team. Her condition is now stabilizing, but she still requires intensive medical care," reports Denise Holubar, animal caretaker and head of the initial reception at Tierschutz Austria. Every four hours, the badger baby receives special rearing milk from a bottle by hand.

A glimmer of hope: Bounty opens her eyes

Since Bounty was still blind upon her arrival, her care required a lot of attention. In the meantime, the young animal has opened her eyes – a small but important milestone in her development. However, the fight for survival remains the focus in the coming hours and days.

Badger baby Bounty is unfortunately not an isolated case

"Unfortunately, Bounty is not an isolated case. The number of wild animals in acute emergency situations is increasing – and with it the need for medical care, special food, and accommodation," says Scheidl, "We urgently ask for support to be able to care for cases like Bounty in the future."

Opportunity to donate at: www.tierschutz-austria.at/unterstuetze-uns/spenden/spendenprojekte/notfelle/

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