Key Deer 

Deer that are extremely small. They only live on Big Pine Key in the Florida Keys and are a protected and endangered animal. Speed limits in Big Pine Key are reduced dramatically in caution of Key Deer.

Let's go to Big Pine and see the cute little endangered Key Deer!

Key Deer by Lemonless June 13, 2008

Key deer 

Key deer, a diminutive and rare species found nowhere else on Earth. But these are no ordinary deer. They have adapted to their environment in ways that defy imagination, embracing a lifestyle so unique that only those who have witnessed it can attest to its veracity.

Adorned in tactical gear that would make even the most equipped soldier nod in approval, these deer have taken to wearing night vision goggles during the brightest daylight hours. It wasn't an affectation or a mere quirk of evolution; it was a necessity, born from their nocturnal fishing activities that often stretched into the dawn. Fishing, after all, was not just a pastime but a vital aspect of their existence, requiring the precision and the cover of darkness to outwit the cunning fish of the Keys.

But perhaps the most peculiar of their traits was their love for bananas, a delicacy that they cherished above all else. It became such an integral part of their diet that some believed it to be the secret behind their unique abilities. And among these abilities was the most curious one yet: the power to create weaves from their fur, which they meticulously collected from their shedding. The weaving was not just craft but art, resulting in intricate fabrics that were as strong as they were beautiful.

“Is that a key deer colony?”

Key deer by Not the key deer! March 2, 2024