It's that time of year when fawns are being born. Our friends at Quality Deer Management
Association have a list of 5 Common Myths when it comes to Whitetail Fawns. MYTH:A fawn is abandoned because there is no doe in sight. This is simply the whitetail’s predator avoidance strategy. Fawns spend their first 3-4 weeks hiding before they routinely follow their mothers.
MYTH: Fawns are odorless. This is false, as their unique scent is how their mothers identify them. In fact, they urinate on their tarsal glands daily, even when just a few days old.
MYTH: A set of twin fawns are always from the same father. This also is false..... READ MORE!
Remember to leave baby wild animals alone - even if they look abandoned. |
