Young wild animals in danger do not need to be taken from the wild, just protected from danger. Pets and children are the most immediate dangers to a young wild animal in your yard. Pets may attack the young animal and children may cause injury by mishandling it. Some wild animals carry diseases. Keep pets and children away from the wild animal while you assess the situation.Another danger is hypothermia. Nestling (infant) animals need to be brooded and kept warm by adults. If a young animal is cold to the touch, the animal needs help.If the young animal is along a roadway, move it to a safer location, but do not endanger yourself or others to rescue it.