(The Conversation) – Given their abundance in American backyards, gardens and highway corridors these days, it may be surprising to learn that white-tailed deer were nearly extinct about a century ago ...

Given their abundance in American backyards, gardens and highway corridors these days, it may be surprising to learn that white-tailed deer were nearly extinct about a century ago. While they ...

White-tailed deer in North America are back to their precolonial population levels. John Woodhouse Audubon/Heritage Images/Hulton Archive via Getty Images Given their abundance in American backyards, ...

Mississippi achieved a deer presence in all 82 counties despite the species nearly vanishing from the state. Relying on Senate Bill No. 2324 created a complex requirement to harmonize land and water ...

White-tailed deer represent “abundance and significance” to South Carolina’s “ecosystem and cultural heritage.” Act Number 1335 made the white-tailed deer the official animal of South Carolina.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. White-tailed deer in North America are back to their precolonial population levels. John Woodhouse Audubon/Heritage Images/Hulton ...