*** About White-tailed Deer: The white-tailed deer, known scientifically as Odocoileus virginianus, is a prominent species across North America. These animals are highly adaptable, inhabiting mixed forests, grasslands, and even suburban areas. The males, known as bucks, are recognized by their distinctive antler which they shed and regrow annually. Fawns, like the one depicted, sport a reddish-brown coat with white spots that help them blend into the forest underbrush to evade predators. As herbivores, their diet consists mainly of grass, leaves, and twigs. The white-tailed deer plays a crucial role in its ecosystem by helping control vegetation growth and serving as prey for larger predators.:

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