One of the glands located on the legs is the tarsal gland. This gland is located on the inside of the hind legs. It produces scent that tells other deer about the deer's gender, social status andphysical condition. The interdigital gland, located on the feet, leave a scent trail that tells other deer if the area is safe. Deer sense of smell is also important during the breeding season.
Bucks have a sixth sense called vomolcation.
With vomolcation a buck can analyze the urine of a doe to find out if the doe is in heat. This is done by inhaling the urine into the vomolcation gland, a small hole located on the roof of the mouth. The tail is also important feature of the whitetail deer. The underside of the tail is white, hence the name whitetail deer. The tail has an average length of 11-14 inches.