Steer clear of newborn deer

If you come across a baby deer on its own in the countryside, it’s natural to think it has been abandoned and want to help, but a new campaign aims to show that disturbing it could do more harm than good. The British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) and the British Deer Society say that steering clear is especially important at this time of year, as lots of deer are born between mid-May and July. Predators can’t smell fawns as easily as adult deer, so it’s usual for them to be left hidden in grass while their mothers feed nearby. Unless she’s scared off, the mother will always come back. On the other hand, babies rescued by well-meaning people are far less likely to survive because they are very…

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