Sep 25, 2017 · Have you ever skinned a deer only to discover its meat was covered with a nasty-looking yellowish fat (not the normal ivory-white tallow)? Ever wonder why that happens? Research shows that a deer’s sex, age and physical condition closer to winter are the three biggest factors affecting fat coloration.

Aug 2, 2023 · Besides the standard, familiar color, there are four major coloration categories of deer: albino, leucistic, piebald and melanistic. Let’s look at how to identify each, and how they are different, so you’ll be able to identify these rare forms should you be lucky enough to see one.

Oct 15, 2015 · Yellow is always a bright, cheerful, eye-catching color. But I’m not sure the hunter who skinned this deer was conjuring up images of daffodils and sunny days. Yes, I believe this would give me pause as well.

Feb 21, 2020 · Spotted Zebras, Yellow Cardinals, and Three-Antlered Deer: What Causes these Animal Oddities? Melanie Lippert | Last Updated: July 2, 2021 Albinism, extra appendages, unique coat patterns—all are caused by changes in a species’ genetic makeup.

Nov 22, 2017 · Yearling deer both bucks and does that are in good condition typically display the almost pure-white fat that s commonly seen by hunters who butcher their deer in October and November. Fawns, especially later in the season, will often display yellowish fat layers.

Oct 21, 2024 · Because of their dichromatic vision, deer excel at perceiving blue and yellow hues, thanks to their S-cones sensitive to shorter light wavelengths. This ability aids them in distinguishing green foliage against the blue sky for foraging and navigation.

Nov 4, 2014 · Hunters discover all the time that the animals they harvest are less than healthy, and this quick guide will help you recognize signs of five of the most common deer diseases. Parasites are not...

Oct 3, 2011 · I've cleaned tons of deer that had yellowish fat inside them just over the tenderloins. Don't know if it is the same kind of fat you're talking about, but if it will hurt you, i'm in big trouble. I can't say I've seen hard yellow fat, just the blubberish fat on the inside sometimes is yellow.

The Bornean yellow muntjac, scientifically known as Muntiacus atherodes, is a small and elusive deer species native to the rainforests of Borneo. Despite its name, its fur varies from reddish-brown to yellowish-brown, blending perfectly with the forest foliage.

The Bornean yellow muntjac (Muntiacus atherodes) is a muntjac deer species, endemic to the moist forests of the island of Borneo. It lives alongside the common muntjac. It is similar to its much more common cousin and was only recognised as a separate species in 1982.