Fawns at the Space CenterThe Johnson Space Center communicates with employees through a daily news letter sent via email. Here’s an item from the June 18 issue of JSC Today:
Newborn deer at JSC
It’s the time of year when we start seeing fawns at JSC again. Deer feed their babies early in the morning and will leave the fawns in a “safe area” during the day while they forage for food. Because the deer at JSC are acclimated to people, it is not unusual to see the fawns in the mall area or near buildings. If you should see a fawn alone near a building, it hasn’t been abandoned. The mother will return around dusk to feed the fawn again. Please do not disturb, touch, harass or move the fawn. If the fawn is lying in the sun and gets hot, it will move. If you suspect that the fawn is injured or have any questions, please contact JSC Wildlife Team Leads Andy Ideler at x31408 or Stephanie Walker at x39140.
Do not move the fawns? What if you want to drive home? Here are pictures sent by our Deep South ADMC reporter, who says, “This was at Building 222 here at JSC this past Wednesday. Lots of deer on the space center.”
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