Tiny Deer Saved
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This tiny deer was delivered by Caesarean section at a wildlife
hospital after his mother
was killed by a car. Little Rupert, who is so small he can fit
in an adult's hand, was born
after vets failed in their battle to save his mother.
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At just six inches tall and weighing just over a pound, he is
now in an incubator
in the intensive care unit at Tiggywinkles Wildlife Hospital in
Buckinghamshire.
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He has only recently opened his eyes.
Les Stocker, founder of Tiggywinkles, said: 'Rupert's mother had
very severe injuries.
We brought him out and got him breathing and then he went into an
incubator on oxygen.
He is now being fed by a tube.'
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Tucked up: Rupert in an incubator |
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Rupert pulls a striking pose for the camera
Staff are optimistic Rupert, now five days old, will make a full
recovery.
'Deer are very, very tricky but this one has spirit. He's an
extremely feisty
little guy and quite pushy,' Mr Stocker said.
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Asleep: Rupert takes 40 winks |