SIX fawns have been taken into the care of the Scottish SCPA after being orphaned.
Scotland’s animal welfare charity has housed the animals at its National Wildlife Rescue Centre at Fishcross, where they will stay for up to six months.
Centre Manager Colin Seddon said: “All fawns orphaned at a young age need a lot of one-to-one attention, but once they’re ready we’ll choose a carefully selected site where the fawns will be able to integrate with an existing group of roe deer.”
The SSPCA is warning members of the public not to approach baby deer unless they are showing signs of distress and calling out.
“Fawns are left alone from a very early age as their mothers go off foraging,” Seddon said.
“They are kept hidden from potential predators but are often disturbed by dogs and humans.”
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