White-tailed deer

The white-tailed deer is a deer native to North and Central America, named for the white underside of its tail, which it raises when alarmed.

Deer: Deer are hoofed mammals in the family Cervidae, including species with antlers in most males. White-tailed deer belong to this family of hoofed mammals.
Tail flagging: Tail flagging is the raising or waving of a conspicuous tail as a visual signal. The raised white tail warns other deer when an individual detects danger.
Deer hunting: Deer hunting is the pursuit and harvest of deer for food, recreation, or wildlife management. White-tailed deer are among North America's most widely hunted game animals.
Overabundant deer: Overabundant deer are populations whose density exceeds ecological or social tolerances in a particular area. High white-tailed deer densities can suppress forest regeneration and increase human conflicts.
Key deer: The Key deer is an endangered subspecies of white-tailed deer native to the Florida Keys. Its small island range and reduced body size distinguish it from mainland populations.
Ruminant: A ruminant is a mammal that ferments plant food in a specialized stomach and regurgitates cud for further chewing. Its multi-chambered stomach lets it digest leaves, twigs, and other fibrous foods.
Deer scent marking: Deer scent marking is the use of urine and glandular secretions to communicate identity and reproductive status. Scent marks help males locate and assess potential mates during the breeding season.
Wildlife management: Wildlife management is the practice of conserving and regulating wildlife populations and their habitats. Agencies use harvest limits and habitat measures to manage deer populations.
Herbivory: Herbivory is the consumption of plants or plant parts by animals. Browsing by white-tailed deer changes which plants survive and grow.
Columbian white-tailed deer: The Columbian white-tailed deer is an endangered subspecies found in the Pacific Northwest of the United States. Its restricted range illustrates the conservation needs of particular white-tailed deer populations.

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