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The flash of the White Tail is a warning to other deer that danger is present. Deer will allso "snort" "wheeze" and stomp the ground. If a deer senses something is close but can not smell it or is unsure- it will snort or stomp the ground to get a response. The tail is a perfect sign- bright white can be seen from a long way in the forest.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 10y agoWhite tailed deer use their tail to communicate with other deer. The tail up while eating simply lets the others in the group see them better. They don't always raise the tail when eating- especially if they are alone. The tail is used to signal danger to other deer and when frightened and running the tail is almost always raised.
I have watched them in groups for many hours and have observed them using their tails raised to different heights to signal different intentions. They also use their ears for the same reason.
A submissive or young doe will approach a dominate doe with her tail between her legs-ears flat back and front legs bent so far it looks like she is crawling.
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∙ 11y agoA whitetail deer raises its tail and shows the white underside to let others know there is danger in that area.
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What are the adaptations of the whitetailed deer in the temperate forest?
one of the things that white tailed deer do is they lift up their tails. when the deer are alarmed they lift up there tails like flags and dashes away. It also shows the deer to leave and which way the enemy is.
What do deer and goats have in common?
They are both ruminants, have cloven hooves and their tails stick up.
How much does a white tailed deer eat?
It will eat up to 50% of food.
What do black tails eat?
The black-tailed deer graze on underbrush and grasslands.99.8% sure about this one --> They eat oregon grapes, skunk cabbage, huckleberry, and yellow cedarHope it was helpful!
Do deers have tails?
Yes!The white tailed deer has a tail that it flashes up when it sees danger.The tail tells other deer that danger is near.
Do deer eat hibiscus?
Deer are herbivores meaning they eat vegetation. Deer eat hibiscus, acorns, seeds, fruits, grass, plants, twigs, bushes and leaves.
Do deer eat bats?
no the deer don't eat bats. they eat plants
Does a deer run with its tail standing up?
Hunters call the deers tail standing up a "flag". White is very visible in the forest and can be seen for long distances. Deer use their tails to signal one another. When a deer is "spooked" or frightened it will raise it's tail to signal other deer in the group or area of danger.
How do rain deer eat?
they crush their food up and snort it
Do deer lose their tails?
Not normally, but they can to severe frost bite.
How can mule deer be identified?
Mule deer have black on the tail, and wider sprung antlers than white tails.
Do dogs eat deer?
they could if they cough up to them and were hungry enough....
