The winter coat is about 2 inches longer than the summer coat. The hairs are also hollow, providing even more insulation. The winter coat is so effective that snow can accumulate on the back of a deer without melting. The color of the winter coat is different than that of the summer coat. The winter coat usually has a dull grayish color to it.
Fawns have a very reddish brown color that is covered with many small white spots.
These spots help camouflage the fawn by breaking up the coats solid color. Many say that deer have poor vision. However,almost nothing escapes their vision. With their eyes places more toward the sides of their head, they are capable of seeing a 310 degree view without moving their head. As a result of their wide field of view it is hard for them to focus on a single point.