The Ghost Deer of the North Woods of Wisconsin

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Quote of the Day: "I ask people why they have deer heads on their walls. They always say because it's such a beautiful animal. There you go. I think my mother is attractive, but I have photographs of her." - Ellen DeGeneres

A relative recently sent me a link to a video about the ghost deer of Wisconsin. Since I used to spend a lot of time in the North Woods and also because these were such beautiful creatures, I had to find out more. 

Source is Rebecca's Photography


Of course, Boulder Junction, Wisconsin isn't the only place these rare deer can be found, but I'm fascinated by the fact that they live within a day's drive of me. 


They have apparently been in this area for a very long time (Native Americans knew of them) and are protected from hunters.


Here's a video with some great background music:



And a link to a more informative video (embedding isn't allowed, because this was a television special):

I would love to see these in the wild (maybe I will). What creatures have you come across during your lifetime? Or what ones would you like to have the chance to see and/or study?

Have a wonderful day!