Key Deer

An endangered key deer (Odocoileus virginianus clavium), the smallest North American deer, on Big Pine Key, Florida. With increased residential development and visitors in the Florida Keys, some deer associate humans with food due to illegal feeding. Vehicle strikes are now their biggest threat, as they are drawn to cars and in this case a beautiful buck curiously approached my camera likely looking for a handout.

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An endangered key deer (Odocoileus virginianus clavium), the smallest North American deer, on Big Pine Key, Florida. With increased residential development and visitors in the Florida Keys, some deer associate humans with food due to illegal feeding. Vehicle strikes are now their biggest threat, as they are drawn to cars and in this case a beautiful buck curiously approached my camera likely looking for a handout.