Newly-born fawns are open to the public in Nara

When I went to Nara last month, fawns which were newly born in Nara Park had been opened to the public in Deer Park at a corner of the approach to Kasuga Taisha Shrine. (opened from June 1st to 30th) Fawns are born from May to July every year. In the Deer Park, some blocks are placed and the fawns look relaxed under them. This is because they try to protect themselves by hiding behind something from an animal instinct. Speaking of which, my cat also likes to hide in a small space.

 

And, another reason for gathering the fawns in the Deer Park is not to touched them
by people. Because if people touch a fawn and it smells of a human, its mother deer will neglect raising it. It’s such a merciless law of the animal world.

 

By the way, more than 1,000 deers live in Nara Park now. In fact, the deers are not kept but wild nature. So after dark, they return to the wood at the foot of Mt.Wakakusa all together.
I wish I could see the scene just once. (H.S)

 

Relaxing walk in the safe deer park

 

The blocks for the fawns with spot pattern like the back of them

 

There are some quiz boards in the park.
Q: If you run over a deer?
A: Call “Foundation for the protection of deer in Nara”

 

Q: Why do they dishorn of male deers?
A: To prevent from being injured people, deers and trees.
   Dishorn event has been popular since the Edo Period and this year it will be
   held on October 8th, 9th and 10th, for three days.

 

Q: What animal are the deers scared of?
A: Dogs. Dogs are natural enemies of them. Many of deers died from a feral dog attack.
   So you must be careful when you take your dog to Nara Park. Please make sure to put
   a leash on the dog at least.