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Some SMESL Critters

Some SMESL Critters. White Tailed Deer. What type of deer are on the SMESL?. White tailed deer Two type of deer in Kansas White tailed deer Mule deer Also Elk & Pronghorn Antelope in western part of state. Why are they called White Tailed?. Because the underside of the tail is white.

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Some SMESL Critters

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  1. Some SMESL Critters White Tailed Deer

  2. What type of deer are on the SMESL? • White tailed deer • Two type of deer in Kansas • White tailed deer • Mule deer • Also Elk & Pronghorn Antelope in western part of state

  3. Why are they called White Tailed? • Because the underside of the tail is white. • Q: What do they use it for? • A: As a flag to warm other deer • Some also think it is a signal to the babies to follow

  4. When do we usually see deer? What does crepuscular mean? • Active at dusk and dawn • When active most the time • They can be nocturnal and we occasionally see them in the day time.

  5. Classification • Kingdom - Anamilia • Phylum - Chordate • Class – mammals • Order – Artiodactyla • Family – Cervidae (deer family) • Elk, moose, mule deer, etc • Genus and Species • Odocoileusvirginianus

  6. Characteristics • Males are called? • They have long external ears and can turn them Why? • A: Hear predators • They have large eyes • Q: Where are they set? • A: Side of head • Q: What is their field of vision? • A: Almost 360 – like a rabbit

  7. Hunter Safety • MUST wear orange when hunting • Can deer see this color? • A: color blind like most herbivores • What other sense do they have to detect predators? • A: smell

  8. Scent Glands • Located on different parts of their legs and also on their foreheads. • Q: What purpose do these glands serve? • A: Communicate with other deer • Hay I’m here, this is my territory!

  9. Males • Weigh more • 150-300 lbs • Males molt • Tan brown in summer • Grayish brown in winter • camouflage • Rub on trees to mark territory

  10. Which has Antlers? • Males have antlers • Caller a rack • Made of bone • Fall off and re grow each year • What are antlers used for?

  11. What is a female deer called? • Doe • Usually weight 90-200 lbs • No antlers • Are polyesterous • Can ovulate more than once a year • Every 28 days during oct-dec unless pregnant • Gestation 6 ½ months

  12. How long do the live? • Up to 10 years • Usually 2-3 years • Predators • Parasites • lack of food in winter

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