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Deer are leaving glowing messages for each other in the dark, especially when it’s mating time
When the forest gets dark, it’s almost impossible for us humans to find our way (without flashlights). But for white-tailed deer, some parts of the woods may look like a neon-lit neighborhood. New ...
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Deer marks leave trees glowing in the dark—scientists say they’re ‘signposts’ for mates
Researchers in Georgia studied hundreds of rubs, scrapes, and markers left by male deer. These markers seemed to glow in ultraviolet light.
Take your foot off the gas, dear! With deer mating season upon us, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife warns drivers are more likely to encounter deer on the road. Rutting is the period ...
Long known for communicating through scent and sound, learn how deer may also be using photoluminescence to advertise their presence and mating status. Single deer may not strike up a conversation to ...
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