White-tailed Deer
Odocoileus virginianus
White-tailed deer live in forests, fields, brushy edges, and suburban greenbelts across much of North and Central America. They browse leaves, shoots, twigs, acorns, fruits, and agricultural crops, shifting their diet with the seasons. When alarmed, they bound away with the white underside of the tail raised as a visual warning. Males grow and shed antlers each year, using them in rutting displays and contests.
- Type
- Horn
- Conservation status
- LC
Growth chain
- White-tailed Deer Fawn
- White-tailed Deer