The Key deer (Odocoileus virginianus clavium) is an endangered deer that lives only in the Florida Keys. It is a subspecies of the white-tailed deer (O. virginianus).
Read more about Key Deer: Physical Description and Behavior, Range, Habitat, and Diet, History, Conservation Efforts
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