A century ago, there were less than a million deer in North America, but today there are nearly 30 million. Whitetailed deer thrive in the suburbs, where their boundaries meet our backyards and woodlands meet the roads. Despite their ubiquity, we know little about our neighbors from the natural world. Investigations reveal a complex society of smart, adaptable creatures with impressive skills, senses, and family lives, yet unexpected shortcomings.
Nature
The North American deer population has experienced a significant surge in recent times, increasing from under a million to nearly 30 million, with many now regularly spotted in suburban neighborhoods.
