Wild-animal contraception

Kemp, Mark

The following report is based on research presented at the conference "Deer Management in an Urbanizing Region," in East Windsor, New Jersey. White-tailed deer might seem like adorable, appealing creatures, but to growing numbers of suburbanites they are little better than vermin, uprooting gardens and making driving hazardous. As American cities expand, suburbs push into what was once countryside. But the deer tend to stay put, making a surprisingly smooth transition to an environment of backyards, parks, shopping malls, and busy streets. In fact, as hunting laws get stricter and homeowners plant tasty flowers and shrubs, the deer positively thrive.

Wild-animal contraception

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