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White-tailed Deer

Odocoileus virginianus

Photo by suzmonk
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Description:

White-tailed deer. Doe and fawn tracks around a small lake. The odd-looking "three-toed" track on the right had me a little puzzled, but BenjaminKabel had an explanation ... see comments. Thanks!

Notes:

Original post, before ID:<br><br>

When you see tracks around a small lake in this part of the world, your first thought is White-tailed Deer. But I don't know if that's it. At least not the larger one on the right. Maybe the photo angle has distorted its shape ... still, seems to have an extra bit on the right. What do you think ... doe and fawn?

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White-tailed Deer - Odocoileus virginianus - Overview, White-tailed deer

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Comments (2)
suzmonk
Thanks very much, BenjaminKabel. I looked at the right track again, and I can see that you've nailed it.
BenjaminKabel
I say white tail. That odd looking track appears to have had sand fill the right-hand depression, giving it an odd, three toed appearance, but in the close up, you can still see the arc of the original footprint.

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