Discovering a young fawn is a truly unique experience. However, determining if a foundling fawn needs intervention can be challenging. The purpose of this guide is to provide information to assist the finder in determining the best way to help a foundling fawn. A list of the most common ways fawns are found is located in the top menus. By following the instructions, one can determine if a fawn needs further help or can be returned to the mother.
Begin by clicking the appropriate scenario from the menus
Background Information
Since young fawns are not strong enough to outrun predators, they are born with other survival gear. Spots mimic dappled sun for visual camouflage. Fawns have little odor for predators to smell. In addition, very young fawns are programmed with a "freeze" response to danger. Fawns will plaster themselves on the ground and even "play possum" by going limp when handled.
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