Injured animals find hope at a Paris wildlife hospital

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A wildlife hospital in a southeastern Paris suburb cares for injured, sick and orphaned animals that are often affected by human activity and urbanization.

Last week, a fox cub was rescued after being found alone in a garden.

The Wildlife Veterinary Hospital in Maisons-Alfort admitted over 10,400 wild animals last year, aiming to return them to the wild.

Caretakers avoid imprinting — measures that attach the animals to their caregiver long-term — to ensure successful reintroduction into their natural habitat.

The hospital treats a wide range of species — some 86% of its patients are birds — and relies on volunteers and donations.

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