White-Tailed Deer Population Quiz

White-tailed deer populations almost went extinct early in the 20th century.

The disappearance of natural predators such as wolves and cougars contributed to the increase in white-tailed deer populations.

A group of seven deer introduced to an island in Rhode Island grew to a population of 700 in just 27 years.

Of the 11 national parks studied near Washington, D.C., all had densities lower than 16 deer per square kilometer.

Deer overpopulation is only a problem in urban areas.

Deer can cause damage to plant life by eating plants slower than new plants can grow.

When old trees die, more young trees remain alive to replace them.

Non-native species do not harm forest ecosystems.

Deer overpopulation has no impact on sustainable forests.

Deer only eat plants in forests and not in suburban or urban areas.

Deer do not carry ticks that can introduce zoonotic diseases.

Building fences to keep deer out of certain areas is a humane option.

Killing deer is the only effective solution to reduce deer overpopulation.

The substance for blocking breeding hormones in deer works indefinitely.

Fences can allow the movement of other animals that need to pass through.

The population growth in white-tailed deer has no impact on ecosystems.