An interesting phenomenon is occurring concerning whitetail deer. The does are more and more moving into suburban areas to have their young. They have discovered that the greatest threats to their newborn fawns – coyotes, bobcats, and bears – are less likely to venture into back yards. So that’s where Mama Doe goes to deliver. Back yards – and it is freaking out suburban families.
“There’s a baby deer in our yard that has been abandoned. Let’s take it to the SPCA!”
But fear not. The fawn (or fawns, sometime triplets) have not been abandoned. The mother comes early, then late in the day to nurse the baby and when it is able, she escorts it back to woods and cover.
So, if you find a fawn or two beneath your lawn chairs, don’t worry. Mama Deer has things under control.
