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Odocoileus hemionus columbianus
Blacktails are probably the least studied of the three species of North American deer. However, there is still quite a bit that has been learned about this "Ghost of the Pacific". Here are a few black-tailed deer facts we think you'll find fascinating. Black-Tailed Deer BuckTaxonomy - Current taxonomy classifies the blacktail as a subspecies of the mule deer. However, recent DNA evidence has shown that mule deer are the result of interbreeding between whitetails and blacktails. Subspecies - There are two subspecies of blacktail: the Columbia black-tailed deer (Odocoileus hemionus columbianus), which ranges from California to British Columbia, and the Sitka black-tailed deer (Odocoileus hemionus sitkensis), which ranges from northern British Columbia to Southeast Alaska. Size - The average black-tailed deer is smaller than both the average mule deer and the average white-tailed deer. Sitka blacktails are smaller than Columbia blacktails. Antlers - Black-tailed deer antlers are typically forked evenly like mule deer antlers, but blacktails usually grow a maximum of only three tines per side. Diet - Black-tailed deer can eat a wide variety of plants, and they can even eat Poison Oak without experiencing any of the allergic reactions we humans experience. Sounds - Biologists have identified at least twelve separate vocalizations used by black-tailed deer to communicate with each other. Predators - Besides humans, predators of black-tailed deer include coyotes, cougars, black and grizzly bears, wolves, and golden eagles.
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i see big quarries,we have limestone quarries here to,more in the south,enormous environement impact,we have them since Roman times, imagine :)
I added the quarry picture!
awesome :) i'll keep my eyes on your page to se more :) i came here,every day ,waiting to se your 2000th ,i cant misse that one :)
Thanks so much Antonio.This was in the Canyon where the limestone quarries are. i will load a pic of the quarries soon.
Wow Emma great spotting,a wild Columbian Black Tailed Deer,fantastic cache,beautiful animal,it's a young?it was near the houses or in the mountain?congrats and thanks for sharing :)
uploaded more pictures.