Springtime Means Babytime!
This past week, we got a call about a fawn, a brand new one (still wet with afterbirth!) who was laying in some grass. The first instinct of concerned citizens is to want to help the babies by removing them, but many times these animals can be left alone ❤
• Fawns are born relatively scentless (so predators can’t seek them out) and their mothers will leave them in a safe spot while she forages for food
• Unless a fawn is visibly injured or in unavoidable danger, they should almost always be left alone
• When in doubt, you can always call your local Animal Control or Wildlife Agency BEFORE intervening
More wildlife resources can be found here!
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