Extremely rare piebald deer couple found roaming Long Island
A rare pair of piebald deer, a buck and a doe, has been spotted in the Long Island Pine Barrens in Suffolk County. These deer have a genetic condition causing patches of white fur, occurring in only about 1% of white-tailed deer. The animals appear healthy and are expected to mate this spring, drawing attention from locals and wildlife experts. Officials are urging the public not to disturb or hunt the deer due to their rarity.
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Long Island Extremely rare piebald deer couple found roaming Long Island By Zoe Hussain Published April 28, 2026, 11:32 p.m. ET An extremely rare pair of breeding deer was recently spotted on Long Island, according to reports. The striking pair of piebald deer, consisting of a buck and a doe, was found within the Long Island Pine Barrens in Suffolk County, Pix11 reported. The striking pair of piebald deer, consisting of a buck and a doe, was found within the Long Island Pine Barrens in Suffolk County. Pix11 Piebald deer — which are born with a rare genetic condition that gives them patches of white hair mixed with their normal brown colored hair — appear in only about 1% of the white-tailed deer population, according to a report for the Southeast Cooperative Wildlife Disease Study.
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