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DEC urges New Yorkers not to disturb fawns, other young wildlife

New Yorkers should keep their distance and not disturb newborn fawns or other young wildlife, as many animals are in the peak season for giving birth, according to Stephen Litwhiler of the New York State Department of Environ-mental Conservation (DEC), who issued the caution on Thursday.100_0381***

It is not unusual to see a young bird crouched in the yard or a young rabbit in the flower garden, both apparently abandoned.

Finding a fawn deer lying by itself is also fairly common.  Continue reading

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