Fallow deer, Dama dama. Female with fawn. Females can become very cagy just before they give birth to their fawn and find secluded areas such as a bush or cave, sometimes females will give birth near the herd. As soon as the female gives birth, the female will then lick the fawn to clean it, this helps initiate the maternal bond between the two, females are the only sex that provides parental investment; males do not participate in rearing the fawn. Portugal
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Image Number: 4141-111428845Rights ManagedCredit Line:Paulo de Oliveira/Photoshot - NHPA/NHPA/SuperStockCollection:Photoshot - NHPA Contributor:Paulo de Oliveira Model Release:NoProperty Release:NoResolution:4739×3429
