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Sunday Smile: Rehabilitated Baby Deer

We currently have a male deer calf in the rescue and rehabilitation program at ESB. He’s been doing so well that he will shortly be moved from the smaller enclosure – which we use to observe and care for him – into the larger enclosure (about 1 acre) – which is the last step before being released back into the wild. 

We don’t expect that he’ll need to be in the large enclosure too long, since he’s currently very good with living off natural ground cover and flowers that grow near him. His body condition is fantastic; he actually has a little bit of a belly, which is ideal for releasing an animal, because they will probably lose some weight initially. He has a strong flight response, which is a survival essential for a deer. There are quite a few other deer who spend time in the elephant habitat, so we’ll let him out at the top of that area and wish him safe travels. 

Comments(13)

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    Benita Auge says
    April 2, 2023 at 2:30 pm

    What is the biggest danger that will confront him when he finally attains complete freedom?

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      Kat Blais says
      April 2, 2023 at 3:15 pm

      pumas and jaguars

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    Lynne Russert says
    April 2, 2023 at 3:03 pm

    What a little cutie pie!🧡

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    Terry Silva says
    April 2, 2023 at 3:17 pm

    What a gorgeous one. Alittle smaller than your other guests at sanctuary.

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    Wim says
    April 2, 2023 at 5:22 pm

    Wonderful fostering. Brightest Blessings to this little friend.

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    Andrea Kerin says
    April 2, 2023 at 6:26 pm

    Can I please just say “Awwwwwww!”

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    Jane Taylor says
    April 2, 2023 at 8:44 pm

    What happened?

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      Kat Blais says
      April 2, 2023 at 10:15 pm

      we’re not sure. we were told he was found by himself in the city and someone brought him to Sema. they then brought him to us.

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    Bonnie says
    April 2, 2023 at 9:44 pm

    What happened to the little guy to were you all came to help him plus he’s a cutie with that big tummy you all are something else keep up the good work

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    Sheila says
    April 3, 2023 at 4:22 am

    I just read. pumas and Jaguars are the lil deer guys worst predators. KAT. DO U HAVE THESE BIG CATS AT SANCTUARY,?? ARE THESE BIG CATS A THREAT TO THE LADIES,??? IM WORRIED ABOUT LADY SHES ALWAYS ALONE. PLEAS ADVISE. THANKS

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      Kat Blais says
      April 3, 2023 at 9:25 am

      we have seen pumas on site, but not jaguars. either way, it’s fine, they are not a threat to an elephant. it is extremely rare that they even take down an adult cow- at least in this area. there is plenty of food for them, there is no need for them to try to do anything to an animal many times their size.

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    Carey says
    April 5, 2023 at 5:51 pm

    Well I say, never knew about the Pumas and Jaguars!!!! The little deer is so sweet, well done

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    Tammy says
    April 11, 2023 at 7:42 am

    Wow, even at such a young age he’s very aware of his surroundings which will serve him well going forward. Here’s to a very long and happy life little one 💕

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