How friendly are deer?

While deer can sometimes appear friendly and curious towards humans, it's important to remember that they are wild animals and interactions should be limited for their well-being. Deer can be unpredictable, and even if they seem tame or approachable, they may react defensively if they feel threatened.

Here are some reasons why deer may approach humans:

- Curiosity: Deer are naturally curious animals, and they may approach humans to investigate or observe them.

- Food: Deer may be attracted to food sources, such as gardens or bird feeders, and may come close to humans to access these sources.

- Lack of fear: In areas where deer are accustomed to human presence, they may lose some of their natural fear of humans and become more comfortable approaching them.

- Habituation: If deer are repeatedly fed or interacted with by humans, they may become habituated to human presence and lose their natural wariness.

It's important to remember that deer are wild animals and should not be approached or fed. Feeding deer can disrupt their natural feeding patterns and behavior, lead to conflicts with humans, and potentially transmit diseases. Additionally, interactions with deer can pose a risk to human health, as deer may carry parasites or diseases.