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Magnificent Deer, Elk and Moose Origins of the Species The Deer Family Creating the Names Varieties Across the Land Was that a White Deer? Testament to Bergmann’s Rule Limits to Longevity Managing Population Declines Herds and Harems Methods of Expression Scent Communication Leave a Note, Please Drops of Scent Staining and Fragrance Scented Tracks Why Whitetails Snort Signpost Scrapes Tree and Shrub Rubs Bugling Elk Moose that Woo Fur Coats Antler Velvet Deer Antlers Elk Antlers Moose Antlers Antler Sheds Antlers-Not Horns Toes in Hooves Sure-footed Tread A Great Olfactory System Ears to Hear Extreme Vision Eyeshine Cutting-edge Bite Ambling to Full Speed Stotting Escapes The Art of Bounding Jumping Abilities Game Trails Swimming What’s on the Menu? Crepuscular Dining Chewing the Cud Seasonal Feeding Bulking Up Winter Nutrition Salty Preference The Autumn Rut Sparring Practice Fighting for Breeding Rights Time to Mate Safe in the Womb Litters of Twins Delivery into the Wild Newborns Perilous First Days Diet of Mother’s Milk Growing into Maturity Enjoying Our Deer, Elk and Moose Featured Ruminants About the Author
