Is a white tailed deer scavenger?

White-tailed deer are primarily herbivores, meaning they eat plants. However, they can be opportunistic scavengers. This means they will sometimes eat carrion (dead animals) if it's available.

Here's why they might scavenge:

* Nutritional needs: Deer may eat carrion to supplement their diet with protein, especially during times of food scarcity.

* Easy meal: Carrion is an easy source of food that doesn't require any effort to find or chew.

However, they are not dedicated scavengers like vultures or coyotes. They prefer to eat plants and will only scavenge if other food sources are limited.