1. Deer, moose, and elk are the only animals in the world that grow antlers.

2. Every year the males begin to grow a new set from two permanent stumps of bone on their heads.

3. While growing, the antlers are soft and tender and covered with a thin skin called velvet.

4. The antlers harden after a few months moose antlers may stretch 7 feet wide .

1. There are about 36 species of deer and among these there are 190 subspecies.

2. Deer are found in Asia.

3. Chinese water deer have tusks instead of antlers the only place in the world to find moose and north America .

1. A doe usually gives birth to one or to fawns in the spring .

2. When they are born, most fawns are covered with white spots.

3. This helps them to hide in tall grass.

4. When they are just a week or two old, the curious fawns begin to explore.

1. Deer eat only plants .

2. In the spring there are plenty of juicy green leaves to dine on

3. In summer deer add herbs and mushrooms to there diet

4. In the fall deer munch on fallen acorns.

1. To protect themselves some members of the deer family, like caribou and elk live in herds.

2. Even deer that usually live alone can sometimes help each other .

3. Deer do not hunt deer are hunted.

4. Male moose like to follow behind single female .

1. Green light the future looks hopeful for many deer .

2. In fact in some areas where predators have bin wiped out .

3. People now step in to help keep balance in the deer populations.

4. This prevents deer from starving.