Mammals: White-tailed Deer
White-tailed deer are the most commonly seen big mammals along the Appalachian Trail. In some areas, such as Shenandoah National Park in Virginia where this photograph was taken, deer are quite prolific and often seen in herds or small groups roaming on or along the Trail. Seen throughout the day, deer are most active in the evening. They eat twigs and seedling trees as well as blackberries, blueberries, grasses, and ferns. The males cannot always be told by their antlers, as these drop off each early winter to be replaced the next spring. Large antler growth is as dependent on the health and diet of the deer as its age.
White-tailed Deer - Beavers - Moose - Black Bears - Feral Ponies - Porcupines
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