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“Their anatomy indicates the fawns would never have been viable,” D’Angelo said “Yet, they were found groomed and in a natural position, suggesting that the doe tried to care for them after delivery. The maternal instinct is very strong.”

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Conjoined deer fawns offer UGA researcher glimpse into rare wildlife deformity - UGA Today

A Minnesota mushroom hunter on the prowl for some fungi stumbled across an unbelievable find: two deer fawns sharing one body. The conjoined

Conjoined whitetail fawns.

Image courtesy of Dr Gino D'Angelo from the University of Georgia.