Firefighters Save a Litter of Puppies — Then Discover a Shocking Mistake

Not always a problem

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When people see a young animal alone, they often assume it is in distress or abandoned. However, this is not always true. In nature, many newborns, like baby rabbits, spend most of the day without their mother. For example, rabbits may be alone for up to 23 hours a day. This behavior, though surprising, is natural and part of their survival strategy. Mothers often leave their young alone to avoid attracting predators. They return quietly to feed them at specific times, usually at dawn or dusk. Unnecessary intervention can upset this balance and endanger survival.