*** About White-tailed Deer: The White-tailed Deer, known scientifically as Odocoileus virginianus, is a common species found throughout much of the United States. This mammal is highly adaptable, living in forests, fields, and now increasingly in suburban areas. The females, called does, typically give birth to one to three fawns each spring. Known for their characteristic white underside to their tail, which they raise as a warning signal, these deer play a crucial role in their ecosystems by influencing forest regeneration and undergrowth. As both prey and forager, their presence significantly affects the population dynamics of other species as well. Their increasing proximity to urban environments raises important environmental concerns about wildlife management and the effects of habitat encroachment.

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