White-tailed deer

About White-tailed deer:

• They are the smallest members of the North American deer family.
• Distribution: They are found in North America from southern Canada through Central America.
• Habitat:
  • Includes areas along streams and rivers, mixed woodlands, farms, forests, and burned shrub fields.
  • Open areas are used only when thick shrubs or forests are nearby.
• Appearance:
  • It is tan or brown in the summerand greyish brown in winter.
  • It has white on its throat, around its eyes and nose, on its stomach, and on the underside of its tail.
  • Only male deer grow antlers, which are shed each year.
  • They are excellent runners. They can run at speeds of up to 30 miles an hour.
• Conservation status: 
  • IUCN Status: Least Concern