What should I do if I hit a deer with my car?

Never try to pick up an injured deer without expert help. The main aim is to try to keep the animal calm until help arrives. Cover its head with a blanket or coat, keeping well away from antlers and hooves, both of which can inflict a serious injury.Go to the road traffic accident page.

I think that a deer has got stuck in my garden!

It's probably very unlikely - if it got in it can almost certainly get out again. A deer can easily jump a 3 metre fence and will usually find its way out when it gets bored.

I have seen a fawn on its own - should I try to help?

If the fawn is lying down but with its head up and eyes bright and alert it has almost certainly just been left by its mother while she moves away to feed and should not be disturbed or picked up unless in imminent danger from dogs or machinery. Do not stroke it or touch it in any way as human scent will almost certainly cause its mother to abandon it. Watch the fawn from a distance, preferably by using binoculars, to see if the mother returns. Young deer are often left alone for several hours at a time so you can check it again later. If the mother does not return by dusk, call your local wildlife rescue for help and advice.

If the fawn is lying flat on its side, bleating repeatedly or has an obvious injury, contact your local Wildlife Rescue immediately.