Do deer die with their eyes open?

Answer 1

No eyebrows.....usually have white circles around the eyes. RRU

Answer 2

Not necessarily, but it certainly appears that way to us humans because the deer we normally observe have died violent deaths. You see, most of the time, death is preceded by a state of unconsciousness, during which the eyes often close. This happens because in a "natural death" (disease, old age, etc) the body organs shut down internally, bit by bit, with the loss of consciousness usually preceding complete death. However, in a violent, sudden, or just simply painful/traumatic death (cardiac arrest, shooting/stabbing), death often occurs whilst the animal is still highly alert, often in extreme pain, fear, with blood and adrenaline flowing. In such cases, the eyes are usually open when brain function ceases. Think of all the dead deer you have seen. Chances are they had been shot or hit by a car.

And then there's the difference between dying humans, who often close their own eyes in anticipation of death and animals which do not; Many people prefer to die with their eyes closed, so that they appear in a state of dignified repose or peaceful resignation. Animals have no such scruples.

Consider also the differences in deer muscles and the muscles of humans and other animals (such as birds and reptiles) which often die with their eyes closed. Deer have tight, closely-grained, fast-twitch muscles and do not blink nearly as often as humans. Their eyes are also quite bulging. These characteristics make it less likely that the deer's eyes will be closed at the time of death, statistically speaking.

Answer 3

Deer do have eyelids. In fact, they have an extra one that humans do not.
yes!

they do i know this because i live in Utah with all of my family

we see deer everywhere day and night

we see deer asleep all the time

and that's when we

see there eylids

signed,

shayna kelley

Answer 4

no they dont but very good hearing so WATCH OUT

Answer 5

no they sleep with their eyes closed like us humans

Answer 6

This is called peripheral vision, and allows deer to see at a greater angle around their head. This helps deer detect predators easier.

Answer 7

No, deer sleep with both eyes closed.

Answer 8

es deer have eye lids.

Answer 9

Yes, deer have eyelids.