Are there black white tailed deer?

Yes, there are black white-tailed deer. They are a rare color variant of the white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus). Black white-tailed deer are most commonly found in the southeastern United States, but they have also been reported in other parts of the country.

The black color of these deer is caused by a genetic mutation that affects the production of melanin, the pigment that gives animals their color. Black white-tailed deer have more melanin than normal, which results in their dark coloration.

Black white-tailed deer are not a separate subspecies of white-tailed deer. They are simply a color variant of the same species. Black white-tailed deer can interbreed with normal white-tailed deer, and their offspring can be any color.

Black white-tailed deer are just as healthy and strong as normal white-tailed deer. They have the same diet and behavior as other white-tailed deer. The only difference is their color.

Black white-tailed deer are a beautiful and unique sight. They are a reminder of the diversity of the natural world.