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Deer live all over the United States and Canada in several types of habitats. These super adaptive animals also thrive in suburban areas where herds of them can be observed moving through neighborhoods. Some people even leave out food, such as dried corn, for the local deer. Other people consider deer a nuisance because they eat all sorts of ornamental plants. In some parts of the country, deer feed on decorative plants and flowers in local parks and other public places. Like the rabbit, deer also do a lot of damage to growing crops of fruits and vegetables. Unlike the rabbit, a deer can jump high fences, so it’s hard to control them. DEER ON THE FARM If you live near farmland, this could be a good place to start tracking deer. Deer can do massive damage to food crops, and some farmers hunt deer to protect their fields. Always get permission from the landowner first and don’t trespass on anyone’s land. When hunting on another person’s land, make sure you have an adult with you and your parents always know your location.

Deer can often be found on farmland.

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