Researchers are testing a new contraceptive vaccine as a means to control the white-tailed deer population that is devastating yards, farms and forests. Discovery News' Jorge Ribas tags along.
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Researchers are testing a new contraceptive vaccine as a means to control the white-tailed deer population that is devastating yards, farms and forests. Discovery News' Jorge Ribas tags along.
Added: Oct 15, 2009
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