White-tailed deer
Odocoileus virginianus
Classe
Ordre
Famille
Statut UICN
The white-tailed deer is the most abundant cervid in North America. This species is often mistaken for other deer species found in Europe and Asia.
Reproduction
From the age of 18 months old, mating takes place between October and November. 1 or 2 fawns are born between late May and mid-June after a 6 ½ month gestation period and are weaned after 4 months.
Alimentation
Herbivorous, feeding on leaves, twigs and herbaceous plants.
Prédateurs
Grey wolf, coyote and cougar. The young can also be the prey of black bear, bobcat and Canada Lynx.
Longévité
In the wild, 6 to 8 years and around 15 years in captivity.
Parc des sentiers de la nature
Northern elk
Canadian cow
Texas longhorn
Domestic hen
American black bear
Moose
Domestic goose
Snow goose
Grey wolf
Domestic pig
Black-tailed prairie dog
Domestic horse
Caribou
Musk ox
Plains bison
Canada goose
