White -tailed Deer• By:Gabby

Description

The White -tailed deer is a mammal. In the spring it is a reddish- brown,and in the summer it changes to gray - brown for the fall and the winter . It has lots of brown fur and a white tail . It has antlers to protect itself.

Habitat

• It is mostly found in the United States between New Mexico and Canada . They live in a grassy home and roam all over the United States. They are also found in the Willamette River Valley.

Living Habits

• It eats large varieties of food. It commonly eats plants, shoots, leaves, cactus, grasses, acorns, fruit, and field corn and other kinds of corn. It is also eats mushrooms that are poisonous to humans,hay and other kinds of food in the farm yard.

Birth and Growth

• Females give birth to one,two or even possibly three spotted young. In mid to late spring generally in May and June. They are known as fawns. Fawns lose their spots during the first summer and weigh from 44 to 77 pounds by the first winter. Male fawns tend to be slightly larger and heavier than females.

Interesting facts

•They go into your yard and eat your

trees, and flowers.Motor vehicle

collisions with a deer are a serious

problem in many parts of the range.

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