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The white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus), also known commonly as the whitetail and the Virginia deer, is a medium-sized species of deer native to North America, Central America, and South America as far south as Peru and Bolivia, where it predominately inhabits high mountain terrains of the Andes. [3]
white-tailed deer, (Odocoileus virginianus), common American deer of the family Cervidae (order Artiodactyla) that covers a huge range from the Arctic Circle in western Canada to 18 degrees south of the Equator in Peru and Bolivia.
Scientific name: Odocoileus virginianus. The white-tailed deer belong to a group of animals called ungulates. Ungulates are hoofed mammals, including camels, pigs, sheep, and of course deer. Deer fall into the taxonomic family Cervidae, which includes over 40 different species of deer.
Scientific Name: Odocoileus virginianus. Type: Mammals. Diet: Herbivore. Group Name: Herd. Average Life Span In Captivity: 6 to 14 years. Size: 6 to 7.75 feet. Weight: 110 to 300 pounds. Size...
The White-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) is a medium-sized deer native to the Americas where it is the most widely distributed wild ungulate. Texas is home to the most White-tailed deer of any U.S. state or Canadian province, with an estimated population of 5.3 million.
White-tailed deer also occur in interior Arizona chaparral, oak woodlands containing Arizona white oak (Q. arizonica) and Emory oak (Q. emoryi), pinyon-juniper (Pinus-Juniperus spp.) woodlands, and ponderosa pine forests along the Mongollon Rim [122,155,365].
White-tailed deer have scent glands between the two parts of the hoof on all four feet, outside of each hind leg, and on the inside of each hind leg. Scent from these glands is used to communicate with other deer and secretions become especially strong during the mating season.
Scientific Name: Odocoileus virginianus. Common Names: White-tailed deer, whitetail, Virginia deer. Basic Animal Group: Mammal. Size: 6-8 feet. Weight: 88-300 pounds. Lifespan: 6-14 years. Diet: Herbivore. Habitat: North, Central, and northern South America. Population: >10 million. Conservation Status: Least Concern. Description.
White-tailed deer are 50-80" in length, a brown-red to grey in color with a white belly, and the bottom of the tail has a distinct white color when running. Their tracks are 2-3" long with a two-toed hoof. Fawns are spotted when born and lose their spots as they reach maturity.
This species of deer is known for its remarkable ability to change the color of its coat in response to seasonal changes. During the warmer months of spring and summer, their coats adopt a reddish-brown hue, blending seamlessly with the forest’s vibrant colors.