key deer

Odocoileus virginianus clavium

size: shoulder height ranges from 64 to 76 cm (25-30 in.)

habitat: primarily pinelands and tropical hardwood hammocks

diet: woody plants and fruits

status: endangered

key facts: Currently, there are about 250-300 key deer, up from an estimated 25-80 in 1951. Threats to their survival include loss of habitat and of freshwater sources.

white mangrove

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