The Habitat of the White Tailed Deer
The White Tailed Deer is found primarily in wooded areas where they have sufficient cover from predators. As shown in this photograph, this is a typical environment that a white tailed deer might live in. It has sufficient foliage, is not entirely flat so they can hide behind hills, and has a good ground cover. It also has many trees (from which they may eat leaves and bark) and looks like it may contain ground plants (bushes, etc.). White tailed deers move around a lot, so they sometimes follow streams to make sure that they always have a water source. Over time, they have adapted to be able to eat a wide variety of foods, so their main concern is the groups safety. Although they are able to eat many foods, most are not high in nutrients, so they still have to eat all the time. The environment they are looking for is one that can ensure their individual, and group safety, and also provide enough food for all of the deer to live by as well as a sufficient water source.
They mostly gather where it is warm, but not hot (so above and below the equators) and where there is a flourishing plant life.
They mostly gather where it is warm, but not hot (so above and below the equators) and where there is a flourishing plant life.
An Example Environment
Biome
Temperate Deciduous Forest