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Eco Challenge of the Month:
September
Happy September, everybody! This is a beautiful month in Montauk, with plenty of warm beach days still ahead, even though school's starting again (sigh). In this hot month, staying hydrated is very important. Our challenge for you this month is to avoid buying plastic water bottles and instead use a reusable one. You can customize your water bottle however you like, adding cool stickers and designs to make it fun. Give your best idea for a water bottle design below, and we will recreate one of our favorite design ideas and post it on next month's blog!
Montauk Animal of the Month: White Tailed Deer
If you live in Montauk, I'm sure you've seen at least a few white-tailed deer. These cute creatures are sometimes considered annoying, especially to drivers, as they pose a large threat on the roads.
Why do we have so many deer?
Montauk's deer have no natural predators. Due to Montauk's lack of larger predators (Coyotes, Bears, etc.) Deers don't have any animals that use them as a food source. This means they have no population control, leading to large deer populations. Hunters help keep the number of deers at bay.
What are the benefits of Deer?
Despite what some think, Deer are an important part of Montauk's ecosystem. They help spread seeds as they travel through forests and provide food for scavengers after they die naturally.
Deer Facts
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Diet: Leaves, grass, acorns, berries, and twigs
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Top Speed: Up to 30 mph
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Jump Height: Up to 8 feet
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Baby Name: Fawn
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Special Feature: Their white tail warns other deer of danger.