Question

The Prairies Region and the Cross Timbers are located in north-central Texas. The graph

below shows information about eating habits of white-tailed deer in these regions.
A
Typical Diet of White-Tailed Deer
in the Prairies Region and the Cross Timbers of Texas
Grass
12%
Seeds,
fruit
20%
Feed
Crops 5%
7%
Shrubs,
vines
36%
Weeds
20%
Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
A Cross Timbers rancher is concerned about competition between the ranch animals and the
deer. Based on the graph, which ranch animals compete for the most food with white-tailed
deer?
A Cattle that eat grass and feed
8 Goats that eat weeds and shrubs
C
Turkeys that eat seeds and fruit
D Hogs that eat fruit, seeds, and feed

Answer 1

Based on the graph, the ranch animals that compete for the most food with white-tailed deer are:

A. Cattle that eat grass and feed.

According to the graph, grass accounts for 12% of the typical diet of white-tailed deer in the Prairies Region and the Cross Timbers. Since cattle also eat grass, there is likely competition for this food resource between the deer and the cattle on the ranch.