Tag: Deer Biology

How Deer See Tigers

How Deer See Tigers

It is no secret that deer perceive the world differently because of the unique limitations of their vision. After all, hunters wearing bright orange can

Deer Bones

Deer Bones and Skeletal System

Like humans, deer have bones and a skeletal system. Many of their bones are similar to human bones, but there are some key differences. And

Deer Anatomy

Deer Anatomy and Organ Guide

Want to be a deer hunter? You’ve got to understand deer anatomy. Understanding this animal’s anatomy will help you kill a deer with a clean

Tarsal Glands Deer

Tarsal Glands on Deer

Whitetail deer have several different kinds of glands, with each having its own purpose. The tarsal glands mean that each individual deer has its own

Can Deer See Orange

Can Deer See Orange?

Talk to a hundred hunters and you’ll probably get a hundred different answers about what colors deer can see. Some will tell you that deer

Leucistic Deer

Leucistic Deer

You’ve probably never seen one yourself, but maybe you have heard legends about white deer. Is the white deer an albino deer? In most cases,

Do Reindeer Have Red Noses

Do Reindeer Have Red Noses?

We’ve all heard of Rudolph, the red-nosed reindeer. You know, that reindeer with a shiny, glowing red nose that guides Santa’s sleigh on Christmas Eve.

Deer Teeth

Deer Teeth

An animal’s teeth are one of the most useful tools for identifying its age. Teeth give invaluable insight into what the creature ate while it

Melanistic Deer

Melanistic Deer

We can usually recognize deer by their distinctive brownish color, including variations such as spots and discolorations that help them camouflage and blend into their

Do Deer Have Whiskers

Do Deer Have Whiskers?

Deer have plenty of features that help them survive in the wild. These features differ from one species to the next, and vary by age

Can Deer See in the Dark

Can Deer See in the Dark?

Since there isn’t much natural light during the night, it would make sense to think that deer can’t see very well when it’s dark. After

Albino Deer

Albino Deer

An albino animal is a very rare sight to see, no matter the animal. Albino deer are no exception, and you should consider yourself very

Piebald Deer

Piebald Deer

If you live in an area populated with deer in North America, you are probably familiar with the appearance of White Tailed Deer. But the

Can Deer Get Rabies

Can Deer Get Rabies?

Rabies is a terrifying and devastating disease. One of the reasons there is so much fear about it is that Rabies can affect any and