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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.

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What is the first reaction of a frightened white-tailed deer?

Running away with the tail held white underside up is the first reaction of a frightened white-tailed deer [Odocoileus virginianus]. One of the functions of the tail is communication among deer. The tail held upwards indicates alarm, danger, hide, run.


What is the speed of a white tail deer?

They have a top speed of 38-40mph but one has been clocked at 47.8 mph.


What does it mean when a whitetail deer's tail curls up on it's back?

A White Tailed Deer uses it's tail to communicate to other deer. White can be seen for long distances in the forest. A raised tail usually signals danger and a deer will usually raise it's tail when running from danger. I have watched deer simply raise their tail to signal to other deer that it is there. When in "heat" a Doe will raise it's tail to signal to a Buck that it is ready to mate. Most often, in this situation, the tail is only raised half way. Not all deer raise their tail when running. I have watched mature Bucks run with their tail flat against it's rear. I assume this is because the mature Buck does not want to be seen nor is it concerned about warning other deer.


Why do white tailed deers have hooves?

White-tailed deer have white undersides on their tail so when they are alarmed or in danger their tail is held up as they run. The white patch on the tail signals other deer like a flag that there is danger in that area. When a large herd of deer move during the day they will be in sight of each other, yet spread out. As night falls the deer will form into single file, nose to tail and move together by following the white tail that is in front of them.


What interestings facts are there about white-tailed deer?

They lift their tail when they are alarmed.=They run up to 30 mph.==... and that's all I could think of :)=


What are facts about the white tailed deer?

a white tailed deer has a white tail and the rest of its body fur is brownFrom another user:White tailed deer have a white under side of their tail which they show when running as a warning to other deer. They also have white speckles.its a deer that has a white tail white under belly and you will know if its a white tail deer cause when it is spooked its tail goes up and that warns other deer also shoot it especaly if its a buck.the white tailed deer is a nice deer sometimes mean to other animals.


How far can a white tail deer smell?

deer can smeel at least 30 yards away. It has happened on me!


How fast is the deer?

Deer can run up to 40 miles an hour.


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.


What does deer do when predator is near?

flag,which means flip their tail up and perk up their ears


When running what animal tail sticks up while running?

deer and buunies