North Bridgeport in Greater Bridgeport Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
White-Tailed Deer
Odocoileus viginianus
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
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Location. 41° 12.761′ N, 73° 10.849′ W. Marker is in Bridgeport in Greater Bridgeport Region, Connecticut. It is in North Bridgeport. It can be reached from Noble Avenue north of Crown Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1875 Noble Ave, Bridgeport CT 06610, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on the Connecticut Shoreline. It is also in the American Northeast, in New England, and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once Fairfield County and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
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
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