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![Florida Keys Key Deer : It is believed that Key is a subspecies of White-tailed Deer which migrated to the Florida Keys from the mainland over a land bridge during the Wisconsin glaciation. The earliest known written reference to Key Deer comes from the writings of Hernando de Escalante Fontaneda, a Spanish sailor shipwrecked in the Florida Keys and captured by Native Americans in the 1550s.
[edit] Endangered status
Deer were hunted as a food supply by native tribes, passing sailors, and early settlers. The hunting of Key Deer was banned in 1939, but widespread poaching and habitat destruction caused the subspecies to plummet to near-extinction by the 1950s. The National Key Deer Refuge, a federally administered National Wildlife Refuge operated by the Wildlife Service, was established in 1957.
Recent population estimates put the population between 300 and 800, putting it on the list of endangered species. Road kills from drivers on U.S. Route 1, which traverses the deer's small range, are also a major threat, averaging between 30 and 40 kills per year, 70% of the annual mortality.
However, the population has made an encouraging rise since 1955, when population estimates ranged as low as 25, and appears to have stabilized in recent years. Still, recent human encroachment into the fragile habitat and the deer's relatively low rate of reproduction point to an uncertain future for the species.](http://kenaraujo.smugmug.com/Animals/Key-Deer/Florida-Keys-Key-Deer/Keydeerdrink2799/265864148_nmPV9-Ti-3.jpg "Florida Keys Key Deer : It is believed that Key is a subspecies of White-tailed Deer which migrated to the Florida Keys from the mainland over a land bridge during the Wisconsin glaciation. The earliest known written reference to Key Deer comes from the writings of Hernando de Escalante Fontaneda, a Spanish sailor shipwrecked in the Florida Keys and captured by Native Americans in the 1550s.
[edit] Endangered status
Deer were hunted as a food supply by native tribes, passing sailors, and early settlers. The hunting of Key Deer was banned in 1939, but widespread poaching and habitat destruction caused the subspecies to plummet to near-extinction by the 1950s. The National Key Deer Refuge, a federally administered National Wildlife Refuge operated by the Wildlife Service, was established in 1957.
Recent population estimates put the population between 300 and 800, putting it on the list of endangered species. Road kills from drivers on U.S. Route 1, which traverses the deer's small range, are also a major threat, averaging between 30 and 40 kills per year, 70% of the annual mortality.
However, the population has made an encouraging rise since 1955, when population estimates ranged as low as 25, and appears to have stabilized in recent years. Still, recent human encroachment into the fragile habitat and the deer's relatively low rate of reproduction point to an uncertain future for the species.")
Great Horned Baby Owl photographed in the Florida Everglades.
Updated: May 28, 2008 4:20pm PST
Dolphins of the Florida Keys. Some are photographed in captivity, some ...
Updated: May 28, 2008 3:00pm PST
North American White Pelican (Pelecanus erythronorhynchos
Updated: May 28, 2008 4:33pm PST
Great Blue Heron captures fish in the Everglades on Anhinga trail.
Updated: May 28, 2008 4:44pm PST
A silverback is an adult male gorilla, typically more than 12 years of ...
Updated: May 28, 2008 4:31pm PST
Estimations in 2005 indicate an approximate worldwide population of 4, ...
Updated: May 28, 2008 4:33pm PST
The Grevy's zebra (Equus grevyi), sometimes known as the imperial zebr ...
Updated: May 28, 2008 4:41pm PST
Fort Jefferson and related facilities nearly cover Garden Key. The isl ...
Updated: May 28, 2008 4:28pm PST
Custom Christmas Doggy Cards 2008
custom christmas cards for our doggy friends! Want one of your doggy ...
Updated: Nov 11, 2008 10:04am PST
Dog Training 01/17/09 2 hr session :) 135 prime lens
Dog Training on Big Pine Key. Nice cold 2 hour session :) Digital Dow ...
Updated: Jan 17, 2009 12:13pm PST
Dog Training 01/31/2009 tunnel and jumps
A cool training day with jumps and tunnels! Photos taken with 70-200 C ...
Updated: Feb 01, 2009 6:16am PST
Dog Training 02/19/2009 Marathon Group 35mm lens
Dog training in Marathon, Florida Sue used a 35mm L lens
Updated: Feb 22, 2009 11:01am PST
Dog Training 02/28/09 300MM L Lens jumps & tunnel
This Gallery was created from Dog Training at the Park on Big Pine Key ...
Updated: Feb 28, 2009 3:53pm PST
Dog Training 02/26/09 Marathon 35mm lens
This gallery was created from dog training in Marathon, with the added ...
Updated: Feb 28, 2009 7:35pm PST
Dog Training 03/07/2009 300 MM Lens Sue does it again!
Dog training on Big Pine with jumps and tunnels and lots of fun.
Updated: Mar 08, 2009 3:22pm PST
Dog Training 03/14/09 Sue does it with a 135 MM lens some sweet images!
Updated: Mar 19, 2009 4:39pm PST
Dog Training Saturday 08-29-09
These images were captured by Susan Vogt using a Canon 1dmkii with an ...
Updated: Sep 01, 2009 10:43am PST
Sue does it again with Canon eos mkii 1ds & 70 to 200mm L lens... nic ...
Updated: Nov 08, 2009 7:20am PST
Your Bio
He has 17 years experience in law enforcement in New England and in Florida, and has worked in parole and probation, served as a sworn deputy, been a police trainer and a K9 officer, and has trained patrol dogs, drug dogs and bomb dogs. He holds numerous trainer and instructor trainer certifications in police defensive tactics as well as canine training.
He has also served as a pastoral minister in congregations in New England , and counseled in institutional settings including medical and psychiatric hospitals as well as substance abuse treatment programs.
He and his canine Ronny (k9 now deceased) retired from the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office in 1996. He now devotes himself to full-time training of companion dogs and his intense interest in photograpy . His new k9 Bach devotes himself to keeping Ken company and eating dog bisquits.
Ken is very involved in nature and wildlife photography. He has been active in local art guilds and participated in seasonal art shows in the Keys. He also does pet photography, portraits, Christmas and specialty cards, and his work can be seen in many local businesses. He is as you might expect an avid blue water fisherman.
He has two children. Ken lives with his wife, Sue Vogt, and their dogs on Big Pine Key.
You can see his current blog at http://www.k9ken.net
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