Biology And Management Of White-tailed Deer In Alabama
Biology And Management Of White-tailed Deer In Alabama
Biology And Management Of White-tailed Deer In Alabama
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The sex ratio<br />
of fawns at birth is<br />
typically 1:1. Herd<br />
and habitat conditions<br />
may affect this<br />
ratio. Within a few<br />
hours after birth, a<br />
fawn is able to stand.<br />
About one week after<br />
birth, fawns are able<br />
to run swiftly. Fawns<br />
A fawn’s spots help conceal them from predators.<br />
Fawns lose their spots three to four months after<br />
birth. Photo by Jeff Shaw.<br />
remain hidden for<br />
the first two to three<br />
weeks of life, while<br />
the doe searches for food. At about one month of age, fawns begin to<br />
accompany the doe in her daily movements. Fawns usually are weaned<br />
at about three to four months of age, but some fawns in <strong>Alabama</strong> may<br />
nurse until they are six months old.<br />
DISEASE, PARASITES, AND PREDATION<br />
DISEASES AND PARASITES<br />
Microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, and protozoans cause<br />
many diseases in deer. Larger organisms such as ticks, lice, flukes, and<br />
tapeworms may cause disease and infections as well. Usually these<br />
organisms pose a significant health threat only when deer are stressed<br />
from poor nutrition, overpopulation, or a particularly severe winter.<br />
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