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Click image to see larger image	Black-tailed deer in the grass
Location	http://www.blm.gov/or/resources/recreation/tablerock/table-rock-anthropogenic.php
Observations	The deer has a mostly reddish fur coat with white fur around the eyes, in the ears, on the nose, and on the legs. They have large ears and a thin face.
Explanations	Deer are herbivores, meaning they graze on plants. Deer are consumed by coyotes, which use their keen eyesight and speed to attack the deer.
California Standards	Plants and animals meet their needs Flow of matter and energy Food chains and food webs
National Standards	Producers and consumers Populations and ecosystems
Related NSF Exemplary Curriculum	Investigating ecosystems Ecosystems
Related Sets	Forest Food Web
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Authors	Katie Hale khale92807@aol.com Biological Sciences, CSUF
Publisher	Bureau of Land Management 503-808-6002 Jul 14 2007

This material is based upon work that was supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0127164 to California State University Fullerton. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.