Goshaka Alugolla, Mum's the best... (ANIMALS 2024)

I was instantly attracted to the interaction between this doe and her fawn; while it is not uncommon to see this kind of behaviour among wild deer I noticed the difference in the expressions of the mother and the baby. The fawn was simply happy like any other child with their mom ( you can see the smile in its face) but the doe looked very serious and thoughtful. May be she was thinking of the endless challenges the vulnerable baby has to face in the wild and blessing him.

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