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Baby deer is totally freaked out by a ball

Are deer normally this confused?

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David Britton

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Dogs are passé.  You throw a ball, they bring it back, and you throw it again. Yawn.

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But a baby deer and a ball?  Now we’re talking!

This baby deer can’t seem to decide whether the ball is an enemy, a toy, or its new best friend. It hops around, shakes it head, and generally can’t decide what to make of the situation, despite the encouragement from surrounding humans.

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At the end of the video, you can hear a woman referring to the little guy as “Fonzie,” which seems perfect, as it’s the coolest deer we’ve ever seen—and it is technically wearing a leather jacket. 

Screengrab via Kyoot Animals/YouTube

 
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