
Emergency First Response for Baby Squirrels
Critical first steps to take when you find a baby squirrel. Learn how to assess condition, provide warmth, and determine if the baby needs rehabilitation or can be reunited with mom.
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From newborn squirrels to injured songbirds—find evidence-based care guides, emergency protocols, and practical advice from experienced wildlife rehabilitators.
Essential protocols for wildlife rehabilitation

Critical first steps to take when you find a baby squirrel. Learn how to assess condition, provide warmth, and determine if the baby needs rehabilitation or can be reunited with mom.

When you find a tiny, pink, hairless baby mammal, identification can be challenging. These species look remarkably similar in their first days of life, but proper identification is crucial for appropriate care. Here's how to tell them apart