Deer World - by Dave Taylor (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

A year in the life of North America's most beautiful and popular game species.

This exciting book by renowned wildlife photographer Dave Taylor features 375 images of North American deer species in their natural habitat. Included are the two deer species indigenous to North America -- the whitetail and the mule deer -- as well as blacktail deer, elk, caribou and moose. These majestic animals are photographed at all stages of development, in all seasons, in locations across the continent.

Deer World explores a year in the life of deer, providing naturalists and wildlife enthusiasts a rare inside look at how seasonal events affect each species. The remarkable photographs are arranged by day and month, juxtaposed with informative captions that offer notes on the animal, its behavior, the role it plays within its local ecosystem, and where and when it can best be viewed.

As a bonus, Taylor includes photographs of other animals found in the deer's world, such as wolves and bears.

Updated in 2025 with new images and captions, this timeless book continues to thrill millions of deer enthusiasts in North America.

Review Quotes

[Review of hardcover edition: ] Dave Taylor's latest book explores a year in the life of deer through maps, text and over 400 striking and intimate image arranged by month and day.... Deer World is sure to inform and delight sportsmen, photographers, naturalists and wildlife enthusiasts of all ages.-- "Real Fishing" (9/1/2008 12:00:00 AM)

About the Author

Dave Taylor is a wildlife photographer and the author of more than 45 books and dozens of magazine articles on wildlife and ecology. As a highly regarded wildlife photographer, Dave also focuses his efforts on producing educational videos and material about wildlife for both the public and to support school curriculum. Dave has traveled throughout the world capturing nature with his camera. He lives in Mississauga, Ontario.