10.4" Odocoileus Virginianus Deer Fossil Leg Bone Pleistocene Age Metal Stand

Location: Florida

Weight: 6.1 Ounces 

Dimension: 10.5 Inches Long, 2.7 Inches Wide, 2.7 Inches Thick (With Metal Stand)

Deer Leg Dimension: 10.4 Inches Long, 1.1 Inches Wide, 1.5 Inches Thick 

Comes with a Free Custom Metal Stand.

Pleistocene epoch, 2.58 million to 11,700 years old

The item pictured is the one you will receive. 

The Key deer (Odocoileus virginianus clavium) is a small, unique subspecies of white-tailed deer found only in the Florida Keys. These deer likely experienced insular dwarfism, making them the smallest living North American deer. Adult males usually weigh between 25 and 34 kg, while females range from 20 to 29 kg, and they are much shorter than their mainland relatives. They live in upland vegetative areas within the islands and are capable swimmers, often crossing between islands.

This species shows "island tameness," a behavior where they are less afraid of humans, leading them to often be near residential areas and roadsides. This close contact with people increases the risk of vehicle collisions, which is the main threat to their survival. The population was severely reduced by over-hunting until protections were introduced in the 1950s. The creation of the National Key Deer Refuge in 1957 and their listing as endangered in 1967 helped stabilize their numbers. Unlike many mainland deer, Key deer may breed year-round, with peak activity from October to December.