Little Dear

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.' 

 

 

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