Still Waters Posted January 23, 2013 #1 Share Posted January 23, 2013 A tiny deer weighing the same as a bag a sugar has been rescued from a back garden after being abandoned by its mother. The muntjac, appropriately named Snowflake because it was found in icy conditions, was discovered outside a home in Sible Hedingham, near Colchester, Essex. The owner took the freezing fawn to a nearby wildlife centre and staff there have been looking after him ever since. http://www.dailymail...ing-garden.html He's gorgeous 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sslama Posted January 23, 2013 #2 Share Posted January 23, 2013 I love hearing stories like that....it reassures my faith in the human race. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lava_Lady Posted January 23, 2013 #3 Share Posted January 23, 2013 I love that pic of him sticking his little tongue out! lol So sweet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ealdwita Posted January 23, 2013 #4 Share Posted January 23, 2013 (edited) That's the trouble with having no seasonal rut. Muntjacs are now the most populous type of deer in the UK, and despite it's cute, Bambi-like appearance, it can devour woodland plants at an unbelievable rate, destroy vital bird habitats and breed like rabbits! The bucks have sharp antlers and razor-like tusks with which they can (and do) quite easily see off foxes, dogs and humans! Get a couple in your garden - say bye-bye to all your flowers, plants and veggies...very rapidly! This cute little kid will never be allowed to return to the wild, as it's classified as a pest. Edited January 23, 2013 by ealdwita Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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