Date Taken: 3/21/2023

Appearance: Medium sized animals with a reddish brown coat during summer that turns grayish brown during winter. Bucks (males) have antlers which shed and regrow while does (females) do not

Habitat: Found through much of North America, they prefer forests and wooded areas but can also be seen in meadows and opened areas

Behavior: These deer are herbivores that feed on grass, leaves, and nuts primarily, and they are mostly active during dusk and dawn. During breeding season, or rut, there is fierce competition between bucks as they compete for mates

IUCN Conservation Status: Least Concern