Rupert the tiny Deer, delivered by Caesarean section, after his mother was killed by a car
Daily Mail Reporter
This tiny deer was delivered by Caesarean section at a wildlife hospital after his mother was killed by a car.Little muntjack 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. Tiny: Rupert is so small he can be held in an adult's hand 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.’ Dear deer: Rupert pulls a striking pose for the camera Tucked up: Rupert in an incubator 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.