Piebaldism is a rare genetic abnormality in whitetail deer. While the most common sign of piebaldism is the distinctive white coat, piebaldism can also manifest in a range of deformities including: Skeletal misalignment Shortened legs Crooked legs Bowing of the nose Internal organ deformities Deformed hooves Shortened jaws

Apr 9, 2024 · Piebald deer are the result of a rare genetic mutation that causes random patches of skin to lack the specialized pigment cells that give deer hair its color. Even the skin beneath …

Apr 9, 2019 · Dubbed the "crooked neck deer" by locals, a fawn has managed to survive for at least a couple of years despite what biologists suspect to be a broken spine.

Aug 20, 2024 · Some piebald deer can have crooked legs, hooves and spines, while others may have a shortened face and humped nose.

Jul 18, 2018 · This uncommon deformity is often seen in cattle and even in other deer species, such as moose. However, it's also seen in whitetails, and it definitely makes for a strange sight when a deer's hooves grow disproportionately long. Experts believe this type of deformity is caused by mineral imbalances.

Congenital anomalies are rarely documented in wild ungulates. This study describes a congenital facial malformation in a mature male white-tailed deer harvested in central Georgia in 2020.

Jan 18, 2021 · Some of you guys might remember the weird faced doe I shot NYE and a lot of you wanted to see the skull. Just did the euro yesterday (still have to whiten it) and it was definitely interesting. She didn’t break her nose, she was just deformed. Has one really wide nasal cavity and the other side i...

Jan 31, 2024 · A piebald deer is a striking creature distinguished by its unique coat, which features irregular patches of white and brown fur. This coat pattern is the result of a genetic mutation that affects pigmentation.

Apr 15, 2019 · They suspect an accident left the deer with a broken spine, but with a spinal cord that wasn't severed -- a phenomenon which is rare, but not unheard of. Have you ever seen a deformed deer in the wild?

Idaho Fish and Game says they're aware of the deer and game officers have been keeping an eye on her. They too say she appears to be healthy and has given birth.