In wildlife, young wild animals are all over the place n the springtime, but the ministry of the environment is reminding people to leave these young, wild animals alone.

Wildlife is often placed into secluded areas by their mothers to protect from predators, the ministry said in a release, and chances for wildlife survival decrease when they come into contact with human beings.

They may also be carrying infectious diseases such as West Nile Virus or rabies, and only those trained in wildlife rehabilitation are licensed to care for injured animals.

Also, people are recommended to stay away from large adult wildlife like deer or moose who will sometimes wander into the cities.

If you see an injured fawn that’s been lying in position, contact a conservation officer.

In Moose Jaw we see wildlife often at various parks including Wakamow Valley. Executive Director, Todd Johnson said there's plenty of reasons they caution residents and visitors to leave the animals alone.

"If you're walking along the paths or along the trails and you see wild animals there, please leave them alone," explained Johnson.  "One of the things is that they are wild animals so they're unpredictable and we want to make sure for everyone's safety the animals are taken care of and the people walking along are taken care of. The best thing to do is give them their space and go on with your journey and enjoy the rest of the park."

He noted that there is currently a new fox family that is calling Wakamow home and even though they are interesting to watch, everyone needs to let them run around and play without coming in contact with them.