Wildlife experts urge public not to disturb baby deer during ‘fawn-napping’ season

Wildlife experts in Monterey County are warning residents not to mistakenly “rescue” baby deer found alone outdoors as spring brings the start of what is known as “fawn-napping” season.

In a statement, officials with SPCA Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Center said they have already received six fawns this year that were unintentionally separated from their mothers after people assumed the animals had been abandoned.