White-tailed bucks are very shy animals. When they get scared, they wave their tails back and forth.
White-tailed
bucks are very shy animals. When they get scared, they wave their tails
back and forth. If there is indeed a predator nearby, the deer stretch
their tails upwards. The white fur that gives them their name becomes
clearly visible. The biggest enemies of the white-tailed deer are
wolves, coyotes, pumas, bears, alligators and jaguars.
Fun Fact
The antlers of an adult white-tailed buck grow by about 60 mm every day.
Scientific facts
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Scientific name : Odocoileus virginianus
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Global Home : Americas
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Conservation Status : Least concern
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Primary habitat : Forest, Shrubland, Bogs
Dimensions: 4.13 x 1.77 x 4.09 inch (W x D x H)
Age Recommendation: 3-8 years