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wildlife frequently asked questions 

These are answers to some common questions we receive every year. However, each wildlife encounter is different. Often, you will need to take the information provided here and adapt it to your individual situation.

Feel free to call the Wildlife Staff for more specific advice. We have 24-hour voicemail and will return your call as quickly as possible: 440- 871-2900 ext. 204

1. There’s an animal living under my deck/porch/shed. How can I get rid of it?
2. There’s a bird that keeps flying into my window. How can I make it stop?
3. There is a woodpecker pecking on my house. How can I get rid of it?
4. There’s a wild animal loose in my house. How can I get it out?
5. A baby squirrel walked right up to me. It’s not afraid of me at all. What should I do with it?
6. There is a duck nest in my bushes/planter/parking lot etc. Can I move the nest to a better place?
7. I found a hurt wild animal. What should I do?
8. I found baby wildlife. Does it need help?
9. Should I be worried about the bat near my house? What if I find a bat awake in the winter?
10. I spotted a coyote near my yard. Should I be worried about my cat?

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