Virginia White-tailed Deer (Odocoileus virginianus) photo

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07-DEC-2012

Virginia White-tailed Deer (Odocoileus virginianus)

Tennessee

This Virginia white-tailed deer is demonstrating flehmen,
or lip curl behavior, a way to enhance olfactory sensitivity
to female hormones. It helps him determine if the doe
is receptive.

Image ID 120712-0500

Canon EOS 1D
1/250s f/4.0 at 420.0mm iso160 full exif

other sizes: small medium large auto

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fredrcox		09-Dec-2012 01:03
Great shot!

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