Firefighters Save Puppies—But Their Shocking Error Will Amaze You

Not Always a Crisis

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Seeing a young animal alone often prompts thoughts of distress or abandonment. Yet this isn’t always true. Many newborns, like baby rabbits, spend most days without their mother. Rabbits, for instance, may be solo up to 23 hours daily. This odd pattern is natural, aiding survival. Mothers leave young alone to avoid drawing predators, returning quietly at dawn or dusk to feed. Unneeded intervention can break this balance, risking the animal’s life.