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Nature's
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Not only is it time for the flowers to bloom, but the wildlife starts coming out of their dens and hiding places with their little ones. Since most of us share our habitat with some of these fine creatures (which can sometimes be an inconvenience for both parties), it's good practice to keep an eye out for the ones that have their young in Spring. As we are with our own children, most animals are very protective of their young and will not hesitate to defend them. All you have to do is respect their space if you happen to spot these new mommies and daddies near your community. You'll get an exceptional glimpse of true nature and its adorable offspring.
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- Whitetail deer have one or two fawns in the Spring. Most of the time, you won't see the little ones until they are about two months old, as mom usually keeps them in hiding while she searches for food.
- Cottontail rabbits can have up to seven litters per year with three to four babies in each litter, giving them the well-deserved reputation for being reproductive machines. Spring is only one of the seasons you'll see little cottontails hopping around.
- Mallard ducks have about nine to 13 ducklings in one season and the mother hen leads them to water right after they hatch. They have adapted well to loss of habitat – sometimes making themselves comfortable in backyard swimming pools!
- Female coyotes tend to have their pups in late Spring in dens and emerge with their young after about a month. Both parents look after the pups until they are about six to nine months old, when the males leave to form their own small packs. Coyotes adapt a lot better to urban and suburban areas than wolves because they eat almost anything – including trash – so be sure to keep your garbage cans covered at all times.
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