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.
Orphan: Vets were unable to save his mother 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.
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.'
Deer Tucked up: Rupert in an incubator
Dear deer: 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.
Asleep: Rupert takes 40 winks
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.
Orphan: Vets were unable to save his mother 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.
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.'
Deer Tucked up: Rupert in an incubator
Dear deer: 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.
Asleep: Rupert takes 40 winks
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