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Students Sparked a Wildlife Revolution—But Why Did Lawmakers Choose the Deer Instead?

Learn why Georgia chose the white-tailed deer as its state animal, blending history, lawmaking, ecology, and everyday life.
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The rise of white-tailed deer and why managing their numbers matters

White-tailed deer are among the most abundant big game animals in North America. They are practically everywhere, found in widespread distribution across the continent, with their numbers only growing ...
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Why No Animal Represents Arkansas Better Than the White-Tailed Deer

White-tailed deer were officially named the state mammal of Arkansas only a few decades ago. The reasons they were chosen are ...
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When Male Deer Mark Trees, Those Spots May Glow Like Neon Lights at Dusk and Dawn, Though Humans Usually Can’t See Them

During the breeding season, white-tailed deer might use their eyes and noses to navigate signs—forehead secretions on trees ...