Photo shows an Odocoileus virginianus (white-tailed deer) fawn curled up in the grass in a suburban garden. Does leave the fawns for brief periods in the first 3-4 weeks in order to keep scent down to aid in predator avoidance.
Photo shows an Odocoileus virginianus (white-tailed deer) doe returning and nursing her fawn in a suburban garden. After 3-4 weeks the fawn will start following the doe.
An Odocoileus virginianus (white-tailed deer) doe left her fawn hunkered down in the garden of a friend's relative today. She reunited a short while later to nurse the fawn.
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