2 fawns good (IMAGE)

Penn State

2 fawns good

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These fawns are showing vigilance. But when young white-tailed deer perceive that there is so much danger coming from so many sources, their behavior seemed like they just relaxed, according to researchers -- like there's no point in being ready to hide or flee.

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Asia Murphy/Penn State

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