Keywords: glacier national park glaciernationalpark animals mammals ungulates deer whitetail fawn young wildlife outdoor animal Young deer have spots and are born scentless to better hide from predators. As they grow and are better able to flee and defend themselves, they lose their spots. This older fawn is still "in spots," but will likely lose them soon. Photo: David Restivo, NPS Young deer have spots and are born scentless to better hide from predators. As they grow and are better able to flee and defend themselves, they lose their spots. This older fawn is still "in spots," but will likely lose them soon. Photo: David Restivo, NPS |