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Key Deer
Odocoileus virginianus clavium
24.6713, -81.3632
Field Notes
Description:
Miniature version of a white tail deer. Actually the same species, just adapted to live in the Florida Keys. Small size helps to forage in the low brush and scrub.
Habitat:
Florida Keys, mostly Big Pine Key, No Name Key, Big and Little Torch Key, Upper Sugarloaf, Munson Key and small surrounding islands.
Notes:
It is illegal to feed these deer. They are not afraid of people and are very susceptible to death by car. Especially because tourist feed them from their cars.
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