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Deer are leaving glowing messages for each other in the dark, especially when it’s mating time
When the forest gets dark, it’s almost impossible for us humans to find our way (without flashlights). But for white-tailed ...
Long known for communicating through scent and sound, learn how deer may also be using photoluminescence to advertise their ...
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Deer marks leave trees glowing in the dark—scientists say they’re ‘signposts’ for mates
Researchers in Georgia studied hundreds of rubs, scrapes, and markers left by male deer. These markers seemed to glow in ...
Scientists discover that deer markings may glow at dawn and dusk, adding light to scent based communication during mating season.
Take your foot off the gas, dear! With deer mating season upon us, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife warns drivers are more likely to encounter deer on the road. Rutting is the period ...
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