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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 people not to pick up young deer found alone, saying well-meaning rescues amount to 'fawn-napping' and cause the animals 'incredible stress'. Does typically leave fawns hidden for hours while they forage, so a solitary fawn is usually not abandoned. Officials are urging the public to leave fawns where they are and contact wildlife authorities only if the animal appears injured.
Why now: Fawn season is under way and rescues of young deer by well-meaning members of the public are prompting official warnings.
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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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