Habitat and range
Where are White-Tailed Deer commonly found?
Forests and Fields.
What is the color of a white-tailed deers tail when it is raised.
White
what is the term for a male Deer?
Buck
When does the breeding season usually occur for deer?
Fall (October to November).
What kind of animal is a deer?
mammal
Name 2 regions White-Tailed Deer live?
Central America, Mexico, And Canada.
Are white-tailed deer herbivorous, carnivores, or omnivores?
Herbivores
What is the term for a female Deer?
Doe
How long is the gestation period of a deer?
About 200 days
What family do deer belong to?
cervidae
Deer prefer areas with what combination?
Food, Water, And Cover
What Is the average lifespan for a deer in the wild?
4 to 5 years
What is the term for a baby Deer?
Fawn
How many fawns are typically born in one pregnancy?
1-2
What is the scientific genus of the deer?
Odocoileus
Where are ideal feeding areas for White-Tailed Deer.
Fields
What do deer do when they feel like they are in danger?
run away and raise their tail as a warning signal.
Why can forests fail to recover even after deer populations decline?
Chronic overbrowsing effects
How Long after birth does it take for a baby deer to walk?
within a few hours
What class do deer belong to?
mammalia
If a property has more than 40% agricultural field, this specific type of cover is likely limiting for a healthy deer population?
Fawning cover
What is the species name for the white-tailed deer?
Odocoileus virginianus
what controls rut timing in Deer?
Photoperiod hormonal regulation.
What environmental factor most strongly controls when does enter estrus?
Day length
What order do deer belong to?
artiodactyla