Extremely rare piebald deer couple found roaming Long Island
An extremely rare pair of piebald deer has been spotted in Long Island's Pine Barrens. This unique couple, consisting of a buck and a doe, is notable for their genetic condition that causes white patches in their fur. Local experts advise the public to avoid hunting these rare animals due to their low population.
- ▪Piebald deer are born with a genetic condition that gives them patches of white hair mixed with brown.
- ▪Only about 1% of the white-tailed deer population is piebald.
- ▪The deer couple appears to be in good health and is expected to mate this spring.
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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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