What is a white tailed deer?

They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. white-tailed deer, ( Odocoileus virginianus ), also called Virginia deer, common American deer of the family Cervidae (order Artiodactyla) that covers a huge range from the Arctic Circle in western Canada to 18 degrees south of the Equator in Peru and Bolivia.

What is a leucistic white-tailed deer?

A leucistic or piebald white-tailed deer is a genetic anomaly. It would always be susceptible to predators, whether or not it was pursued by humans. The Seneca Army Depot is known for the white deer but there are actually many other reasons to protect it.

What is the role of the White Deer in Native American culture?

Native Americans especially considered the white deer sacred and a symbol of spirit. Here are some stories of these white deer: A story related by a Lac du Flambeau elder tells of creation and the assignment of roles as leaders to the different animals. The role of the white deer is to remind us of our spirituality.

What does it mean when a pair of white deer are together?

There is also a Lenape legend about white deer that predicts that when a pair of all-white deer is seen together, it is a sign that the indigenous peoples of the Dawnland will all come together and lead the world with their wisdom. Many tribes and indigenous peoples throughout the world have similar myths.