Why is the white–tailed deer such a common state animal?

South Carolina designated the white-tailed deer (odocoileus virginianus) as the official state animal in 1972; native Americans and settlers relied on the white-tailed deer for buckskin and food. read more

South Carolina designated the white-tailed deer (odocoileus virginianus) as the official state animal in 1972. An animal of incredible beauty and power, white-tailed deer are able to run up to 40 miles per hour, jump 9 foot fences, and swim 13 miles per hour. read more

Let’s be clear, here. 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. read more

Pennsylvania State Animal White-tailed Deer (Odocoileus virginianus) Adopted on October 2, 1959. Indians and settlers depended on the Whitetail Deer to feed, clothe and shelter them year round. The Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed the nation's first game laws in 1721 to protect these valuable animals, some of whom grew to 350 pounds. read more