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Whitetail Deer (female)

Odocoileus virginianus

Photo by Ajwerko
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Field Notes

Description:

Whitetail deer (doe) establishing dominance.

Habitat:

Heavy woodlands and prairie grass. There is a pond 20 feet behind the deer.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (9)
Ajwerko
Thanks Donna for your kind comments.
DonnaBollenbach
Seen many deer, but never any behavior such as this. Great spot!
Jacob Gorneau
Wow! Interesting behavioral documentation! Thanks for sharing!
mark.rodney.gardner
This is a great shot. I guess they are does.. are they playing or fighting?
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PublishedMarch 3, 2013

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