Tiny Dear very cute animal

Little Rupert, who is so small he can fit in an adult's hand, was born after vets failed in their battle to

save his mother.

Orphan: Vets were unable to save his mother 

At just six inches tall and weighing just over a pound, he is now in an incubator in the 

intensive care unit at Tiggywinkles Wildlife Hospital in Buckinghamshire. 

He has only recently opened his eyes. 

Les Stocker, founder of Tiggywinkles, said: 'Rupert's mother had very severe injuries. 

We brought him out and got him breathing and then he went into an incubator on oxygen. 

He is now being fed by a tube.' 

Tucked up: Rupert in an incubator 

Dear deer: Rupert pulls a striking pose for the camera 

Staff are optimistic Rupert, now five days old, will make a full recovery. 

'Deer are very, very tricky but this one has spirit. He's an extremely feisty little guy and quite pushy,' 

Mr Stocker said. 

Asleep: Rupert takes 40 winks