Wild baby bunnies are not dangerous to humans, but they do require careful handling and are best left alone in nature. Baby rabbits (kits) are prey animals and will not bite or scratch unless extremely stressed, though they can injure themselves by thrashing when frightened. The real concerns are indirect: if you find a wild baby rabbit, well-intentioned human intervention often causes more harm than good. A kit that appears abandoned may still be receiving maternal care—mother rabbits only nurse for a few minutes daily and spend most time away from the nest. Handling them stresses the babies and can cause fatal heart attacks. Additionally, wild rabbits can carry parasites, fleas, and diseases like rabbit hemorrhagic disease that could theoretically transfer to pets or gardens. If you find a healthy-looking wild kit, the best action is to leave it alone or replace it gently in its nest if the nest is disturbed. Contact a wildlife rehabilitator only if the rabbit is visibly injured, bleeding, attacked by a predator, or left in direct danger (like a driveway). Wild rabbits are also illegal to keep in many jurisdictions without permits. They are fragile animals that don't adapt well to captivity and can die from stress alone.