Understanding White-Tailed Deer Behavior

Miss Sarah from Gwinnett County Public Library presents a video on white-tailed deer, covering their characteristics, behavior, diet, and habitats. The video explains how to identify deer presence in backyards and includes an art project to create deer tracks.

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

• White with spots

• Solid black

• Reddish-brown

• Grayish brown

What is the purpose of the velvet on a buck's antlers?

• To provide nutrients for antler growth

• To make the antlers more attractive

• To protect the antlers from predators

• To help the deer run faster

How do male deer typically use their antlers?

• To dig for food

• To climb trees

• To fight other males for mates

• To attract female deer

What is a female deer called?

• Calf

• Buck

• Doe

• Fawn

How do fawns camouflage themselves from predators?

• By running fast

• By having white spots on their coats

• By hiding in trees

• By making loud noises

What type of diet do white-tailed deer have?

• Insectivorous

• Omnivorous

• Herbivorous

• Carnivorous

When are white-tailed deer most active?

• Only at night

• At dawn and dusk

• During the day

• In the afternoon

What might indicate a deer has visited your garden?

• Footprints of a single toe

• Flattened vegetation

• Broken tree branches

• Scattered feathers

What is a unique feature of a deer's hoof?

• It is a single solid hoof

• It is webbed

• It has three toes

• It is cloven with two toes

What craft activity is suggested to mimic deer tracks?

• Carving into wood

• Painting with the edge of a fist

• Using clay to mold tracks

• Drawing with colored pencils