White-tailed Deer Facts & Figures

What is the scientific name of the white-tailed deer?

• Capreolus capreolus

• Cervus elaphus

• Alces alces

• Odocoileus virginianus

What color is the coat of a white-tailed deer in summer?

• Grayish-brown

• White

• Reddish-brown

• Black

How much does an average white-tailed deer weigh?

• 30–90 lbs

• 90–300 lbs

• 300–500 lbs

• 500–700 lbs

What type of diet do white-tailed deer have?

• Carnivore

• Omnivore

• Herbivore

• Detritivore

At what age do white-tailed deer typically reach maturity?

• 2 years

• 1.5 years

• 1 year

• 3 years

What is a key feature of male white-tailed deer?

• They have larger bodies

• They grow antlers

• They are more colorful

• They are smaller than females

What happens to deer populations when they exceed carrying capacity?

• They migrate

• They crash

• They stabilize

• They thrive

Which of the following is a natural predator of white-tailed deer?

• Domestic cats

• Wolves

• Rabbits

• Squirrels

What is one consequence of deer overpopulation?

• Increased biodiversity

• Crop damage

• More natural predators

• Less vehicle collisions

What is the primary role of white-tailed deer in the food web?

• Top predator

• Primary consumer

• Scavenger

• Primary producer