White-Tail Deer Quiz: What Do You Know?

Quiz Questions

What is the scientific name for the white-tailed deer?

• Alces alces
• Odocoileus virginianus
• Cervus elaphus
• Capreolus capreolus

What is the average weight of a male white-tailed deer?

• 200-250 lbs
• 150-200 lbs
• 100-150 lbs
• 50-100 lbs

What is the average lifespan of a white-tailed deer in the wild?

• 2-3 years
• 4-5 years
• 6-8 years
• 9-10 years

What is the gestation period for a white-tailed deer?

• 120-130 days
• 100-110 days
• 200-205 days
• 90-100 days

What is the scientific name for the antlers of a white-tailed deer?

• Pedicles
• Tines
• Velvet
• Beams

What is the purpose of antlers on a white-tailed deer?

• To help with balance
• To regulate body temperature
• To defend against predators
• To attract mates

What is the primary predator of white-tailed deer?

• Wolves
• Bears
• Coyotes
• Mountain lions

What is the primary food source for white-tailed deer?

• Leaves
• All of the above
• Acorns
• Grass

What is the mating season for white-tailed deer?

• Summer
• Winter
• Spring
• Fall

What is the name for a baby white-tailed deer?

• Kit
• Fawn
• Pup
• Calf

What is the color of a fawn's coat?

• Gray
• Spotted
• Brown
• White

What is the name for a group of white-tailed deer?

• Gang
• Herd
• Pack
• Flock

What is the average height of a white-tailed deer?

• 5-6 feet
• 4-5 feet
• 2-3 feet
• 3-4 feet

What is the average length of a white-tailed deer?

• 4-5 feet
• 6-7 feet
• 5-6 feet
• 7-8 feet

What is the name for the covering on a deer's antlers?

• Bark
• Fur
• Skin
• Velvet