Deer
Coverage of Deer in the Nexus archive.
- Driver crashes down embankment after reportedly swerving to avoid deer in Clarksville
A driver in Clarksville, Tennessee, crashed into an embankment after swerving to avoid a deer, resulting in minor injuries. The incident occurred on Dunbar Cave Road near Basham Lane overnight, and the driver was hospitalized for head pain. The vehicle was later towed from the scene with no other occupants involved.
- Seedling data shows Michigan forests under pressure from climate change, deer, disease
Michigan forests are experiencing pressure from climate change, deer, and disease. Researchers from Michigan State University track seedlings using markers placed around their base.
- From deer to hedgehogs: Wildfires devastate France's wildlife
Wildfires in southwest France are causing thousands of wild animals, including deer and hedgehogs, to perish or require rescue. Firefighters and volunteers are working to save animals unable to outrun the flames or access food and water.
- How volunteers are helping forest wildlife survive their blazing habitats
Wildfires in France have severely impacted wildlife, including deer, smaller mammals, and insects. Volunteers are working in affected areas to search for and rehabilitate surviving animals.
- Deadly Texas flood sweeps away deer in heartbreaking video — as emergency warnings issued in city where Camp Mystic tragedy struck
Tragic video shows a herd of deer being swept away in Texas as deadly flooding occurs, with emergency warnings issued in the city where the Camp Mystic tragedy previously struck.
- Voyageurs Wolf Project
The Voyageurs Wolf Project has studied wolves, cougars, and deer in northern Minnesota for over a decade. Researchers recently captured a video of a cougar feeding on a deer, prompting further investigation into Minnesota’s cougar population. Project lead Tom Gable discussed findings via Zoom.
- Lions dead, zebras on the run as floodwaters devastate zoo in southern China
A zoo in Guangxi Zhang autonomous region lost over 100 animals, including two zebras, 30 peacocks, and nine deer, due to flooding that damaged cages. The zookeeper has asked the public for help to locate lost animals and ensure safety.
- CPW: Look out for wildlife in unexpected places as fires burn across state — and leave them alone
Colorado Parks and Wildlife warns that wildfires are displacing wildlife, including deer, elk, moose, and bears, into roads, trails, and neighborhoods. The agency urges the public to avoid approaching animals, secure pets, drive cautiously, and follow guidelines to prevent conflicts, particularly with bears.
- Car hits deer, goes airborne, and crashes on Ferrari Drive: CSPD
A car hit a deer, ran a stop sign, went airborne through an intersection, and crashed in a rollover on Ferrari Drive in Colorado Springs on July 5, according to CSPD. The incident occurred around 3 a.m.
- Deer crashes through eatery in Morganton
A deer crashed through the front glass door of an eatery in Morganton, and Protective Services officers guided the animal out unharmed. Separately, a deer attacked a family dog in a south Charlotte backyard.
- Not your typical call: Deer crashes through restaurant glass door in Morganton
A deer crashed through a restaurant's glass door in Morganton, prompting officers to safely guide it out through the back door without injury. The incident involved a 'little wrestling match and plenty of teamwork' by law enforcement.
- Morning 3: Deer helped out of Burke County restaurant after busting in -- and other news
A deer crashed into a Burke County restaurant and was safely guided out. A college basketball coach in North Carolina reportedly declined an NBA job. A man was arrested nine years after a business manager was killed outside a Charlotte shop. Morning showers brought lower humidity ahead of returning high temperatures.
- Deer crashes into Burke County restaurant, safely guided out: See photos here
A deer crashed into a Burke County restaurant in Morganton, N.C., on June 23. Officials safely guided the deer out through the back door without injury, and it is reported to be doing well.
- Tick season is getting worse. Can managing deer help?
Tick season is worsening, with ticks causing serious diseases but control methods lagging behind those for mosquitoes. In the northeast, health officials and researchers are exploring deer population management and experimental approaches to combat ticks and related illnesses.
- Dashcam shows moment trooper avoids hitting deer at night
Dashcam footage captured a Colorado State Patrol trooper avoiding a deer at night, an incident used to emphasize the importance of following traffic laws.
- Deer falls from Garden State Parkway overpass, trapping driver inside car
A deer fell from a Garden State Parkway overpass in New Jersey, striking a vehicle and trapping a woman inside her car. The incident occurred on Tuesday night.
- The role genetically engineered mice could play in fighting Lyme disease
Scientists are exploring genetic engineering to reduce Lyme disease transmission by targeting wild mice instead of deer or ticks. This approach aims to disrupt the disease's lifecycle through modified mice populations.
- Genetically engineering mouse DNA could be key to curbing Lyme disease | 60 Minutes
Scientists are using genetic engineering to target wild mice in an effort to reduce the transmission of Lyme disease, shifting focus from traditional vectors like deer and ticks. The approach aims to curb the disease's spread by altering mouse DNA, which plays a key role in the ecosystem of Lyme disease transmission.