This sweet orphaned fawn is trying something new… a bowl of dirt! 🌱 It might seem odd, but this behavior (called geophagy) is actually normal and healthy for young deer. Why do fawns eat dirt? 🧂 Minerals- They may be missing key nutrients like calcium or iron. 🦠 Gut health- Dirt introduces good microbes to help develop their digestive system. 👅 Curiosity- Like toddlers, fawns explore the world with their mouths! This was her first time giving it a try, and she wasn’t quite sure what to make