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The White-tailed deer's name comes from the patch of white on its tail. It is held aloft like a signaling flag when the animal is alamed and running.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 14y agoLike all biological organisms, the purpose of a white-tailed deer is to survive and reproduce.
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∙ 9y agoAll animals play a part in the balance of the ecosystem and are important. However, they are also important to put on a plate during hunting season.
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What is a home for a whitetailed deer?
habitat
What is taxonomy for whitetailed deer?
Kingdom:AnimaliaPhylum:ChordataClass:MammaliaOrder:ArtiodactylaFamily:CervidaeGenus:OdocoileusSpecies:Odocoileus virginianus
Are deer found in the jungle?
certain type of deer, but not the average whitetailed
What is the average lifespan of a deer?
The average lifespa of a whitetailed deer is 3 to 4 years.
What can you hunt with a 357 rifle?
Whitetailed deer and similar sized or smaller animals.
What is the scientific name for whitetailed deer?
Its Odocoileus Virginianus. [true amswer] but do you get it??
Are there any moose in North Carolina?
No. Just some rather scrawny whitetailed 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.
What do cougars eat the most?
Cougars favorite prey is whitetailed deer. It is estimated that one cougar will kill up to 50 of these deer in a single year.
What three animals are found in Virginia's forest?
Red Fox, Whitetailed Deer, Raccoon...and many others.
What is the most dangerous mammal in the world which is smaller than a fully grown male lion?
the whitetailed deer
How does a whitetailed deer sleep?
bedded down, probably in weeds. when they bed down they bend their knees in and lay on their side
