Ever wondered how to coexist with wildlife without causing harm? Discover valuable insights from Stephanie Ellis, Executive Director of Wild Care of Cape Cod, as she discusses common mistakes people make when encountering wild animals and shares essential advice on protecting wildlife in our daily lives.Stephanie educates us on the best practices for preserving wildlife habitats while cutting down trees, trimming branches, or burning brush piles. She also highlights the importance of leaving baby animals alone and the potential risks of handling wildlife due to zoonotic diseases. Additionally, learn how to identify a reputable wildlife center and the precautions to take when helping injured or distressed animals.In this heartwarming episode, we also celebrate the inspiring work of Wild Care of Cape Cod and its volunteers, who rescued two osprey chicks and gave them a second chance at life. Dive into the incredible journey of these birds and the challenges faced during their relocation to the nest of their new foster mom's nest. Don't miss this informative conversation on coexisting with wildlife, protecting our precious ecosystems, and ensuring a brighter future for all living creatures.Shoutouts in this episode:Wildcare Cape CodResources:https://www.nwrawildlife.org/page/Found_Injured_WildlifeSupport the showNever miss an episode AND get access to special content and a shoutout on a future episode when you subscribe and become a Starlight Pet Talk Insider!GET YOUR STARLIGHT PET TALK MERCH HERE! Get your official Starlight Pet Talk merchandise, including our classic T-shirt that comes in more than 10 colors! Find it on our website at: https://www.starlightpettalk.com/shopCONTACT STARLIGHT PET TALK!Email us at: Amy@StarlightPetTalk.comFollow us on Facebook!Thanks for listening, and hug your pets for us!