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Red Deer Aren’t Naturally Nocturnal – Have We Hunters Made Them That Way?
Why are red deer increasingly active only after dark? Scientific studies reveal how hunting pressure and outdoor recreation are dramatically changing the natural behavior of red deer. Instead of feeding in open meadows during daylight, they retreat into dense forests. What does this mean for wildlife, forest management, and hunting? And have we hunters turned red deer into nocturnal animals?
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