Tuesday, March 5, 2019

Schnee Hirsch

Translation:  Snow deer - a Snapshot Wisconsin trail camera moment. 

you really need to click on the photo for a detailed view
 
Sure enough - if you look carefully these deer appear fuzzy or chubby in their cold season coats.
 
Whitetail deer sport a uniquely adapted winter coat that includes coarser outer guard hairs for added insulation.  The insulating qualities are so efficient that snow falling upon a deer doesn't even melt.  Furthermore, the dull brownish-grey winter coat this time of year is superb camouflage.  
 
The whitetail deer is a remarkably adaptable animal - all the way down to below zero.

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