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Nuisance Wildlife (Mammals)
Latin Name: Odocoileus virginianus
Common Name: White-tailed Deer
Other Names: Virginia deer, White-tail
Pest Details
Origin:
This is a native deer in North America and is found in every mainland state, in the southern half of all southern Provinces of Canada, and south throughout Mexico and Central America and into South America as far as Peru. It is uncommon in California, Nevada, and Utah. It has been introduced into New Zealand and some countries of Europe.
Biology:
This deer prefers woodland habitats, but still can be found in open areas adjacent to forests or wooded habitats. It is the most widespread deer species in North America and has a number of subspecies, or geographic races. Some of these may be classified as endangered in their respective states. Only males will have antlers, which are shed each winter with new antlers beginning their growth in late spring. They are adaptable animals that feed on a wide variety of