The Key deer (Odocoileus virginianus clavium) is an endangered subspecies of the white-tailed deer that lives only in the Florida Keys. It is the smallest extant North American deer species.

Key deer once ranged throughout the lower Florida Keys, but now lives primarily in one area, called Big Pine Key, and surrounding small islands. The Key deer is listed as endangered by the Endangered …

The current Key deer population is estimated to be 700 to 800 deer, with the greatest concentrations on Big Pine Key and No Name Key. While its population is considered stable for now, the Key deer …

National Key Deer Refuge is home to more than 20 endangered and threatened plant and animal species. The endangered Key deer are the smallest subspecies of white-tailed deer that are found …

Key deer (odocoileus virginianus clavium), the smallest of all white-tailed deer, is a subspecies of the Virginia white-tailed deer. These deer inhabit Big Pine Key and various surrounding keys.

Feb 28, 2025 · As the smallest subspecies of the white-tailed deer, Key deer are found nowhere else in the world, making them an iconic symbol of Florida’s unique biodiversity.

Big Pine Key, largest of the lower keys, is a refuge for the tiny key deer and has unusual displays of cacti. The Florida Keys are home to a wide variety of plant and animal life.

May 27, 2024 · Key deer, as their name implies, are deer that are native to the Florida Keys. They are the smallest subspecies of white-tailed deer in North America. They look almost identical to their …

Since 1985, more than 90% of all deer road kills occurred on Big Pine Key, mainly on U.S. Highway 1 and Key Deer Boulevard. Other sources of mortality include poaching, drowning in ditches and …

The Key deer (Odocoileus virginianus clavium ) is an endangered deer that lives only in the Florida Keys. It is a subspecies of the white-tailed deer (O. virginianus ). It is the smallest extant North …