Not sure if it is a bad thing or not. Female deer start mating younger and can start reproducing […] Seasonality of breeding is important in deer because it allows the offspring the maximum chance at survival since they are born in the spring to early summer when food is plentiful and it is not as cold out A deer’s behavior is directly related to the environment he lives in. They routinely return to challenge a pride leader, but normally not the same pride. Some deer breeders do it on purpose and cattle men have done it for generations to bring out certain qualities. However, they usually won’t in order to continue caring for the offspring they already have. Diana - There are a few adaptations. The mother licks the fawn clean of birth fluid. Should a mother lose her pup though she will have the desire to mate again very soon as … Deer can, however, continue cycling through March, if they fail to be bred (Webster). Research shows that a female Otter may be ready to mate again as soon as she has a litter. Ryan,I doubt they know. Some deer breeders do it on purpose and cattle men have done it for generations to bring out certain qualities. Or where individuals in a pack have a particular role in the pack and aren't mated with at random (like a wolf pack). Male deer usually reach sexual maturity at around two years old. Bucks also scrape, which consists of pawing a bare spot in the ground and then urinating on it. And male hyenas will only move to new groups of females to breed. Apparently, female hyenas will only breed with males that have been recently born into their group or who have just recently joined it. If you had related cats or dogs or hamsters who are from the same litter, would instinct drive them to mate with each other? The males of most animals are hardly aware of which are their offspring. Male cubs are kicked out of the pride at around 2 to 4 years of age, but this is not the end. Female deer generally give birth away from the herd. Since dogs don't have the same understanding or attitude toward family members as do many human beings, it isn't at all uncommon for male dogs to mate with their offspring. Fawns are usually born in the spring. Just as any other animal, they go through certain life changes and life cycles throughout different seasons. Nature does some things with dispersal to reduce that, but I bet there is a fair amount of line breeding going on in nature too. The exception would be animals which tend to be monogamous with their mate and won't just mate with anyone. Females occasionally have twins, and a deer giving birth to triplets is not unheard of, but a single fawn is more likely. Animals in general do not differentiate between close relatives and will mate with any one of the same species. Our houses, roads and everyday comings and goings impact where and when deer feed, travel and bed. Deer possess various glands that emit odors.When bucks rub their heads and antlers on trees, they deposit their scent. Not sure if it is a bad thing or not. I f you're looking after a male dog and his offspring, don't assume that the father won't be able to impregnate his daughters once they reach reproductive maturity.