Carnivorous Deer

[scolopaxmatt]

I have officially learned something new today. 

 

This seems crazy to me.  Has anyone else ever heard of this?

 

http://www.fieldandstream.com/blogs/field-notes/researchers-document-deer-eating-birds?dom=fas&loc=contentwell&lnk=read-more

Edited March 6, 2015 by scolopaxmatt

[dbHunterNY]

yea I've heard of it but rare and isolated to this case I think.

[NFA-ADK]

They seem to do it when the opportunity presents itself. 

 

Bet it happens more than we think. 

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2q91dUtDYkU

 

Edited March 6, 2015 by NFA-ADK

[scolopaxmatt]

Could it be about the protein?  Or perhaps calcium to grow those racks?

[The_Field_Ager]

Very few true herbivores in the wild. Most animals are opportunistic omnivores.

[G-Man]

I have seen them eat small fish left on the ice and frogs in spring. .. don't see why birds should be any different

I have my own pond and we leave small perch and crappie on the ice to help cull them, deer walk from hole to hole and eat them like frozen berries... happens every year regardless of available food..

Edited March 7, 2015 by G-Man

[Paula]

Video is old but is still interesting

Edited March 7, 2015 by Paula