on Vancouver Island are diminishing in number. Loss of habitat and vehicle strikes cause many deaths, as well as fencing, mange, and chronic wasting disease. (CWD) is a disease that affects cervids such as deer, moose, elk and reindeer. It is a progressive, fatal disease.
superb set of pictures, tony. cwd is a horrible way to suffer and die. there have been cases of it effecting whitetail deer in indiana and almost decimating the deer population in some counties. #2 and #5 are really cute. thanks for sharing.