The idea that animals don’t have feelings is one of the most damaging notions in modern western society. Thankfully, those with half a brain cell know this to be categorically false. It’s been understood for … Read more
The tale of velvet shedding starts deep within the rutting season. I’m sure at one point or another we have all marveled at the magnificent male deer’s antlers, right? They really are an absolute wonder … Read more
There’s no doubt about it; deer are remarkable athletes! Their slender form and abundance of fast-twitch muscle fibers allow them to run and swim at blistering speeds, helping them survive in the wild when predators … Read more
Members of the incredibly varied Cervidae family, deer come in all shapes and sizes, a point perhaps best made by comparing the 1600 lb, 8’ moose of Canada to the 12 lb, 14” northern pudu … Read more
You find yourself deep in a luscious and dense forestry, you have nothing but the clothes on your back and one simple challenge; determine if there are any deer around. One of the best ways … Read more
You need only assess the whitetail deer’s natural predators to get a good idea of how fast these creatures are. From cougars to bears to, well… us, they need to be able to outrun some … Read more
We all cross paths with the odd suicidal deer at some point in our lives… you know the ones. You’ll be driving along belting out “Dancing in the Dark” along with The Boss on the … Read more
An apple a day will keep the doctor away, but what about deer? Well, believe it or not, deer actually love a good old munch on an apple. I mean, generally speaking, deer aren’t all … Read more
There’s just something about small and cute animals that seem to make our hearts ache. Maybe it’s that parenting instinct that is buried deep inside each of us. Puppies, kittens, cubs, you name it, they … Read more
Knowledge is power, and even when you think you know it all, there’s always something new to learn. This is especially true for animals like the deer. Deers are notoriously shy, quick, and nimble, so … Read more
