Maine Deer Tripod Goes Viral Caring for 3 Adopted Fawns

1 articles · Updated · The Washington Post · Jun 29

A photo of Tripod — a three-legged doe in Maine — spread widely online after she was seen standing with three fawns she had recently begun caring for.
Tanya Decatur captured the scene from her front window on a sunny morning, spotting what she described as a near-perfect family portrait in her driveway.
The image drew attention because the injured doe appeared to be looking after three adopted babies, turning a local wildlife moment into a viral internet story.

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