Adaptations: White-Tailed Deer

The White Tailed Deer is native to Edgewood Park – although they may not be seen often. The three main adaptations that they have include their antlers, fur and white tail. The antlers allow protection for the male deer who can “head-but” their predators, which increases their chance of survival. Similarly, the white tail serves as a warning sign to other deer when predators are nearby. The deer simply lifts its tail up so that others can see the white, which warns them of danger. Another important adaptation that the White-Tailed Deer has is their fur. In the summertime the deer’s fur is very light and thin so that they don’t overheat. However in the winter their fur becomes very thick so that they can keep warm in the cold weather. The White-Tailed Deer has a symbiotic relationship, specifically parasitism, with the deer tick. In this relationship the deer tick lives on the deer and gets blood as food without killing the deer. 

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Bibliography:

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Taylor, Clay. "Bird Watcher's Digest Presents." Bird Watcher's Digest. N.p., n.d. Web. 18 May 2013.