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    Default Newborn pronghorn fawns

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    While exploring some remote areas of the Bighorn Basin the other night I came upon this doe antelope with a pair fo newborn fawns. They we're still wet and the older one was trying to nurse probably for the 1st time.. It couldn't seem to find the faucet! The other fawn wasn't able to stand yet. The doe was acting a bit nervous so I drove off after a few pictures. It's very important that the fawns bond to mother and I didn't want to disturb that!

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    Special moment captured there Robert...great to see.
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    Yep. Great moment well captured Dale.

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    I bet you'll never forget this moment. What a scene, and you can still see part of the afterbirth.
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    They do look fresh Dale. I like the subtle sideways glance from the mom's eye. Kinda like "where did these things come from?" The doe's back legs still seem to be in a birthing position, maybe another one dropped after you left.

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    A wonderful moment of nature captured, and may they all live to grow big and roam the plains.

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    How fortunate you were to witness this. Very special moment
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    Way cool. I have such deep respect for your ethics.

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    Nicely captured and nice of you to move on quickly to let them bond. I wonder how often they have twins.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Rachel Hollander View Post
    Nicely captured and nice of you to move on quickly to let them bond. I wonder how often they have twins.

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    Rachel,
    Twins are pretty standard for these animals with triplets not being all that uncommon.

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    A nice natural history moment. I agree with Steve. Another one might be on the way. Thanks for sharing.

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