The Broad-Fronted White Tailed Deer, was a species of deer that lived during the Pleistocene epoch, approximately 2.6 million to 11,700 years ago. They were found throughout North America, from Alaska to Mexico. The Broad-Fronted White Tailed Deer was similar in appearance to the modern-day White Tailed Deer, but they were larger and had a broader skull with a wider forehead. They also had longer antlers that were more symmetrical than those of the modern-day deer. These deer were herbivores, feeding on a variety of vegetation, including grasses, leaves, and berries. They were also preyed upon by several predators, including wolves, bears, and humans. The Broad-Fronted White Tailed Deer became extinct at the end of the Pleistocene epoch, likely due to a combination of climate change, overhunting by humans, and competition for resources with other large herbivores. However, their closest living relative, the modern-day White Tailed Deer, still thrives today.
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