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About Black-tailed Deer
Herbivorous, eating a variety of plantsSolitary animal, but may form small groups during mating seasonActive during dawn and dusk, resting during the dayMigrates between summer and winter ranges
Size
150 - 200 cm
Weight
50 - 150 kg
Lifespan
up to 10-15 years in the wild, up to 20 years in captivity
Diet
Herbivorous, eating a variety of plants, including grasses, leaves, and twigs
Conservation Status
Status
Least Concern
Population Trend
stable
Threats
- Habitat loss and fragmentation
- Hunting and poaching
- Climate change
Additional Notes
The Black-tailed Deer is a subspecies of the Mule Deer, and its population is stable, but habitat loss and fragmentation, hunting, and climate change are potential threats.
Distribution
Pacific Coastal Regions
North America • United States, Canada
The Black-tailed Deer is found in the Pacific coastal regions of North America, inhabiting coastal forests, grasslands, and shrublands.