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(Odocoileus virginianus).
Date of admission: June 1, 2025.
Reason for admission: Orphaned.
Patient History:
White-tailed deer are abundant across Alberta and are also found across much of Canada, the United States, Mexico, Central, and South America. Although they are generally observed grazing on shrubs and berries in rural habitats, they are increasingly common in urban environments. Backyard trees and shrubs provide an excellent food source, while ravines provide shelter from the weather and predators.
Although the White-tailed Deer range overlaps heavily with the Mule deer range, they are in fact different species entirely. Mule deer are larger in size, and their antlers are forked rather than having a central branch with points, as seen in White-tailed Deer. The best marker to identify a mule deer is the underside of its tail. A white-tailed deer’s tail is white, while the mule deer has a black tip and is much smaller.
Between November and February, bucks battle for the right to mate with females. The gestation period is approximately 200 to 210 days, and fawns are typically born in May or June. Pregnant females will give birth in seclusion, often choosing wooded areas hidden away from the watchful eye of would-be predators. Fawns are fragile, so a doe will carefully hide her fawn when she goes off to feed. The fawn will not be strong enough to follow her while she forages for upwards of a week to 10 days. She will return to care for her fawn on a regular basis. A fawn's spots can help it remain perfectly camouflaged while the mother is gone. As deer become more comfortable living in urban environments, homeowners are commonly discovering fawns that have been hidden in their backyard bushes and neighboring ravines. Fawns are weaned at about 2 months and start to lose their spots roughly around the same time.
Spring to late summer is our busiest time, with countless babies arriving in need, including vulnerable deer fawns. This certificate helps provide the resources they need to grow strong and return to the wild where they belong. In 2024, we cared for 9 fawns.
This female fawn was brought to AIWC after her mother unfortunately passed in a car accident. She is a newborn, only hours old on intake, so she will remain with us until she is old enough to be released again. She will grow and thrive in care, along with other fawns, thanks to your kindness!