Key Deer
These deer are technically classified as a subspecies of the North American white-tailed deer, the critters that routinely invade the yards and gardens of homes all over the country. They’re the smallest subspecies of deer, with males weighing between 55 and 75 pounds (25-34 kilograms) and reaching only 24 to 32 inches (61-81 centimeters) at the shoulder.
Their habitat is confined to the Florida Keys. Thanks to a variety of factors, including climate change and human development, there are fewer than 1,000 alive in the wild today.
