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Deer Life Cycle
This section will provide a brief overview of the life of the deer.
The life cycle of a deer starts with the birth. A doe will give birth to one or two fawns that are usually born during May or June.
The fawns are able to walk within 30 minutes and can run within an hour after birth.
These young deer are also known as “deerlings.” A doe’s gestation period is about 190 days, so she will usually give birth in the late winter or early spring.
The next stage in the life cycle is called “the rut.” This happens during October and November and it is when male deer fight for dominance over females.
After this stage, female deer may come into estrus, which lasts about 18 days.
At this point, a buck can mate with a doe up to three times per day until she becomes pregnant.
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Where can you find deer?
Deer are the most common type of ungulates that exist in North America. They are found in many different habitats and have a variety of shapes.
The deer life cycle is an important topic to know about because they play such a vital role in the environment and ecosystem.
In order to better understand the deer life cycle, it is important to know how they are born, what their lifespan is, and where they live.
Kids will love these printable worksheets to help them understand the various stages in a deer’s life cycle.
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