KEY DEER
(Odocoileus virginianus clavium)
Range: Found only in the Lower Florida Keys
Habitat: Hardwood hammocks, pinelands, mangrove stands
Diet: Leaves, berries, and fruit
Approx. Dimensions
of Adult:
60-80 lbs. (males weighing more than females)
Lifespan:  
Reproduction: 1 fawn usually born in the spring

These deer can drink saltwater, for a limited amount of time, if no freshwater is available.


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