Vampire Deer

Although not likely to be seen in Covington Georgia, but maybe? I mean they are taping the Vampire Diaries t.v show for the CW network. There really are vampire deer in this world. They can be seen in China as the Chinese water deer.

Last year, according to an article in Deer and Deer Hunting Magazine, someone brought a deer with fangs in to a local taxidermist in Wisconsin. It is believed to be unusual but not unheard of to have a deer with fangs in North America. The "fangs" are actually maxillary canine teeth and seems to be a throwback to prehistoric times. The fangs were used to stab prediators or their prey in addition to their antlers. The article goes on to point out that this phenomenon is more prevelant than most think. The "fangs" just can not be seen on live deer that often since they rarely protrude past the gumline. Now I have something to look for when I'm in the woods this fall!