Six Point Buck Minus Antler Velvet
This six point Whitetail Buck removed its velvet a few days ago. Deer antler velvet is supple tissue that grows on antlers and is shed each year.
Two 7-Point Whitetail Bucks
I photographed two 7-point bucks in a soybean field, both in their stunning velvet antlers. Deer in velvet refers to the soft, fuzzy layer that covers the…
6 Point Whitetail Buck In August
I photographed this 6 Point Whitetail Buck In August of this year. I was at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
6 Point Buck Standing To Eat
While most people are familiar with deer browsing on vegetation while on all fours, it's not uncommon to see them standing on their hind legs to reach for food.
Whitetail Doe Squatting Behind Log
I chuckled when I saw this Whitetail Doe Squatting Behind A Log. I couldn’t resist getting a photo. This was at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
I know that this Doe was urinating but I thought I would also mention other reasons why they would squat.
Why Would a Whitetail Doe Be Squatting?
- Urination
One of the most common reasons for a doe to squat is urination. Just like other animals, does need to eliminate waste, and they do so by squatting. This behavior also serves a territorial purpose as the doe leaves a scent marking that lets other deer know that the area is occupied.
- Giving Birth
Another reason why a doe might be squatting is that she is giving birth. Does typically give birth to one or two fawns in the spring or early summer, and they will squat to deliver the fawns. It’s important to note that this is a time when the doe will be especially protective of her young, so it’s best to keep a safe distance and not approach her.
- Mating Behavior
Squatting can also be a sign of readiness to mate in does. When a doe is in estrus (the fertile period in the female reproductive cycle), she may squat to signal to male deer that she is ready to mate. This behavior is also a way for [Read More…]