#6: Maternal Instincts
Humans have strong maternal instincts, but so do many animals in the animal kingdom. More often than not, mothers will go to great lengths to protect their babies. In order to protect their vulnerable fawns from predators, does consume their offspring’s feces shortly after birth. By doing so, the does eliminate any scent or evidence that might attract potential predators to the location of their young.
This maternal act helps conceal the presence of newborn fawns, reducing the risk of predation during their most fragile stage of life. It’s a heartwarming adaptation that shows the lengths to which mother deer will go to ensure the safety and survival of their offspring in the wild, demonstrating the intricate strategies of the animal world to protect their young from harm.