From our kitchen windows, we spot them, nibbling away at our gardens and shrubs. They wander along our highways, reminders of the wilderness that we bisect each day. From coast to coast, some 30 million white-tailed deer make their home in the United States. But once they retreat from our view, where do they go? Deer are the most highly studied mammal in the world; but what does any typical homeowner with deer in the yard really know about them? Scientists outfit deer with night vision cameras and GPS tracking equipment that reveal the hidden world of white-tailed deer in a whole new light, allowing us to see them not as common backyard creatures, but as intelligent, affectionate family members. 30