The White-tailed Deer is North America's most abundant large wild mammal. Named for the white underside of its tail, flicked upright as an alarm signal. Males grow and shed antlers annually.
Best time to see a White-tailed Deer
The best time to see a White-tailed Deer is January–July, when about 62% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 315,061 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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