22nd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Key Deer buck keeping a close eye on a younger deer.
Key Deer Caress- The Florida Key Deer are an endangered subspecies of the white-tailed deer, federally protected, living in the Florida Keys. This buck is grooming his offspring to be alert and avoid any dangers. They have very little fear of humans and are great swimmers.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 10.2024 |
| Date Uploaded: | 10.2024 |
| Photo Location: | Big Pine Key, Florida, United States of America |
| Copyright: | © Jack Louden |