deer yard
animal behavior
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A "deer yard" is a location where deer gather in the winter. Deer, such as the white-tailed deer, may live separately during the summer but form large herds in winter, often on open prairies or in forests. In these areas, they trample down the snow, creating a space known as a deer yard. This behavior helps them conserve energy during the colder months. Deer are herbivores, and their diet includes leaves, twigs, fruits, nuts, lichens, and fungi.123
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