For most wild prey animals falling asleep even in the middle of the day is not an option as a predator can strike quickly at any time. Note how this whitetail doe has her ears cocked in different directions to pick up the slightest sounds. Suddenly she was startled as 4 other deer came running across through the forest at high speed. In a heartbeat she leaped to her feet and was gone./LEON LORENZRelated Posts:Rare SightOn the HuntThrough the Lens with Leon LorenzNesting GooseWatch for deer: rutting season is herePost navigationFigure Skating Jamboree gives skaters taste of competitionValemount Council: Fire Hall agreement, appointments, bylaw amendments