Photo by Don Bartling
As with many social animals, play is a very important part of a fawn’s social and physical development.
June 29, 2017
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The fawns are here!
Everyone thinks whitetail deer fawns are cute and playful; and they are! Early summer is a time of plenty in the deer woods, but there are many dangers as well, especially for vulnerable newborn fawns. During the first few weeks of life, the fawn’s main defense against predators is to hide.