For the safety of both yourself and the wildlife, never attempt to feed a wild animal. It damages their health, habituates them to humans which alters natural behaviors, and exposes them to predators and other dangers. Keep your food and other scented items close at hand and pack out any trash you bring in with you – including organic material like apple cores, banana peels, and orange rinds. Similarly, never attempt to pick up or touch a wild animal. It is stressful to the animal and it is possible that the critter may harbor rabies or other diseases. Furthermore, sick or wounded animals can bite, peck or scratch and send you to the hospital, and young animals removed or touched by well-meaning people may cause the animal’s parents to abandon them.