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Experts Warn: Don’t 'Rescue' Healthy Fawns

5/20/2025

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The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management urges the public to resist the urge to "rescue" fawns, as these young deer are rarely abandoned. Wildlife experts caution that handling them can cause harm and may be illegal. Meanwhile, a Pennsylvania rehabilitation center celebrates a drop in fawn intakes, thanks to growing public awareness. Remember, only intervene if a fawn is visibly injured.

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The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management urges the public to resist the urge to "rescue" fawns, as these young deer are rarely abandoned. Wildlife experts caution that handling them can cause harm and may be illegal. Meanwhile, a Pennsylvania rehabilitation center celebrates a drop in fawn intakes, thanks to growing public awareness. Remember, only intervene if a fawn is visibly injured.