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What are the reasons and theories about dwarfism of key deer?
Key deer live only in the Florida Keys. The dwarfism of the key deer results in it being a sub-species of the white-tailed deer.It is believed the deer migrated to Florida during the Wisconsin glaciation.
What is the difference between a key deer and a deer?
key deer are smaller than regular deer
What are facts about key deer?
key deer are the smallest white-tailed deer
What is the smallest subspecies of whitetailed deer?
The smallest subspecies is the key deer. They are found only in Deer Key, Florida. A full grown key deer averages 70 to 80 pounds.
Do tigers eat key deer?
No, key deer do not live in Asia, home of the tiger. Tigers eat chital and sambar, which are deer.
When was National Key Deer Refuge created?
National Key Deer Refuge was created in 1957.
What is the area of National Key Deer Refuge?
The area of National Key Deer Refuge is 34.568 square kilometers.
New facts about key deer in Florida?
1. Key deer are only found in the south eastern part of the United States ( Keywest) 2. Key deer are one of the most endangered species on earth. 3.
What is the color of a key deer?
rainbow
Why are deer endangerd?
A few types of deer are endangered, primarily through the loss of habitat. The key deer, which lives only in The Florida Keys is an example. Illegal hunting also contributes, as do deaths from being hit by cars. The more common species - the white tailed deer and the mule deer in the US - are not endangered. They are actually overpopulated.
How many endangered key deer are still alive today?
The Key deer, smallest subspecies of the white tailed deer, has a population of around 600, according to the Florida Fish and Game Dept.
Are Key Deer considered rare?
yes they are
