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The white-tailed deer is the most common mammal in North America. They inhabit southern Canada to Bolivia, including all of mainland U.S. except for a few western states. They have characteristic white buttocks and underside of their tails, which they flip up and wave from side to side when startled. They are good swimmers and may jump into large streams or lakes to escape from predators. These deer feed on a variety of plants, especially tender young leaves, stems and shoots. They also enjoy agricultural crops such as corn and soybeans, where they do much damage. Gardeners go to great lengths to protect flowers and shrubs from their depradations. They particularly enjoy tulips, roses, and young holly bushes. |
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