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Deer

White-Tailed Deer Odocoileus virginianus

The White-tailed deer is a medium-sized deer that sports a brown or reddish-brown coat in the summer that then changes to a grayish brown coat in the winter. They are skittish animals that wave their tails (showing the white underside) when running away.

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ORIGIN:
North, Central and South America

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HABITAT:
Wooded forest, prairie and savanna

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HEIGHT/WEIGHT:
100-300 lbs
Length: 3-7 ft
Height: 2-4 ft at shoulder

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DIET:
Herbivores: grass, leaves, fruit, bark

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PREDATORS:
Wolves, bears, jaguars, pumas and humans

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NATURAL DEFENSES:
Young is spotted with white to blend into the trees

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REPRODUCTION:
190-210 days

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THREATS:
Least Concern

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LIFE EXPECTANCY:
6-14 yrs

What is NOT a common name for deer?
Doe
Fawn
Buck
Cub

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