How far apart does a mother deer typically place twin fawns to protect them?

• A. 50-100 feet
• B. 300-500 feet
• C. 800-1000 feet
• D. 10-20 feet

Answer: (B)

Mother deer disperse twin fawns to reduce predation risk. Placing the fawns roughly 300-500 feet apart gives each one its own hidden bed and scent area, making it harder for a predator to find both at once. The doe can still move between them to nurse and monitor them, but the separation disrupts the predator’s ability to locate both fawns quickly. Distances much closer would leave both beds exposed to scent and easier to detect, while distances much farther would make it hard for the mother to effectively guard and nurse them.