Deer, any of 43 species of hoofed ruminants in the order Artiodactyla, notable for having two large and two small hooves on each foot and also for having antlers in the males of most species and in the females of one species. Deer are native to all continents except Australia and Antarctica.

Deer (family Cervidae) are ruminant, even-toed ungulate mammals characterized (in most species) by males growing and shedding bony antlers annually. They occur across the Americas, Europe, Asia, and parts of North Africa, occupying habitats from tundra and boreal forest to temperate woodlands and grassland-forest edges.

What are deer. Where & how long do they live. What do they eat. When do they breed. Learn their species, size, sounds, reproduction & life cycle with pictures.

Explore 4 types of deer in Virginia with pictures and identification, from white-tailed deer to reintroduced elk and ancient caribou.

Explore the diverse world of deer species, from White-Tailed to Red Deer, and learn more about their habitat, types, and characteristics.

Learn all about the different types of deer - with information about what they eat, where they live, how much they weigh, how long they live, are they endangered, and more.

A central hub for DWR published articles regarding white tailed deer with information on their populations, management and hunting