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California officials warn against 'fawn-napping' young deer
Original: 'Fawn-napping': California wildlife officials warn against removing young deer found alone, says it causes 'incredible stress'
California wildlife officials are warning the public not to pick up young deer found alone, a practice they call 'fawn-napping'. They say removing fawns causes the animals 'incredible stress', noting that does typically leave their young hidden for hours while they forage, so a lone fawn is usually not abandoned. Officials are urging people to leave fawns where they are and contact wildlife authorities only if the animal appears injured.
Why now: Fawning season means more people are encountering apparently abandoned deer and need reminding to leave them alone.
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- 'Fawn-napping': California wildlife officials warn against removing young deer found alone, says it causes 'incredible stress' · ABC7 Los Angeles
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