Beardsley Park in Bridgeport in Fairfield County, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
White-Tailed Deer
Odocoileus viginianus
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones, August 6, 2023
1. White-Tailed Deer Marker
Size: about 3' tall at the shoulder, length of 6'-7'
Weight: 90 - 130 lbs for females, 130 - 220 lbs for males
Lifespan: up to 10 years in the wild, and up to 20 years in captivity
Diet: a wide variety of vegetation including buds, leaves, twigs, tender shoots, herbs, nuts, mushrooms, lichens and grass
Habitat: forest edges, swamps, farmlands, scrub lands, and suburbs
Status: Extremely common
Fun Facts
Fawns have minimal scent, which helps them avoid predation. Males shed their antlers after breeding season then regrow them. Deer can run and bound up to 30 miles per hour.
History in Connecticut
From the 1700s to the 1900s, deer were extensively hunted and also suffered from habitat alteration. By 1906, deer were uncommon in the state. As family farms gave way to suburbs and managed forests, deer populations rebounded and flourished.
Deer have overpopulated Fairfield County and there is concern that they are creating additional environmental issues.
Erected by Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Colonial Era • Environment • Horticulture & Forestry. A significant historical year for this entry is 1906.
Location.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. American Bison (a few steps from this marker); Bison Legend (a few steps from this marker); Guinea Hogs (within shouting distance of this marker); Domestic Cattle (within shouting distance of this marker); Barred Owl (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Miniature Horse (about 300 feet away); Domestic Goats (about 300 feet away); Black-Tailed Prairie Dog (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bridgeport.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones, August 6, 2023
2. White-Tailed Deer Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 16, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 50 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 16, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
