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Odocoileus virginianus DEER, BUCK |
| Deer are a tan or reddish-brown in the
summer and greyish-brown in the winter. Adult bucks can attain lengths
of over six feet and weight of up to three hundred pounds. Bucks grow
a new set of antlers every year, shedding the old ones after the rut
(breeding season) is over. Deer live primarily in wooded and brushy
areas, and forage on woody plants, shrubs, fruit, and grass. The best
time to see a deer is during the summer (after the fawns have been
born), early in the morning away from highly developed areas. |
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