White-Tailed Deer

White-tailed deer may not be the first species that pops to mind when you think of conservation, especially if you live across much of North or Central America. For many of us, these animals are commonly seen around our own homes and (unfortunately) roadways. Depending on your perspective, they can be seen as a nuisance, a game species, beloved local wildlife, or all of the above. In this episode, Casey and Sara discuss the history, ecology, and conservation of one of our most recognized animals.

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White-Tailed Deer-Penn State University

The Relationship Between Deer Density, Tick Abundance, and Human Cases of Lyme Disease in a Residential Community

You're More Likely To Hit a Deer This Week while Driving

Deer-Vehicle Collisions | Purdue Extension Forestry & Natural Resources

Reproductive characteristics of female white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) in the Midwestern USA - ScienceDirect