Moment in nature: White deer

"Sunday Morning" today checked out a herd of white deer in Seneca County, New York. The footage is by videographer Carl Mrozek.

Because the herd of white-tailed deer lives at a former Army depot whose fencing has kept them isolated, recessive genes and inbreeding have caused this rare all-white creature almost unknown outside of Seneca County.

• Can these rare white deer be saved? (CBS Evening News, 12/16/06)
  

Since the depot was closed, part of the land has been developed into a conservation park, with a visitor center and tours.  

       
For more info:

• Seneca White Deer, Romulus, N.Y.
• Follow Carl Mrozek on Facebook
  

     
See also:

• Behind the scenes: Filming bats by Carl Mrozek