Deer Photographed Gnawing On Human Bone: 'Zombie Deer' Phenomenon Explained By Scientist

A recent paper had a community of scientists buzzing after a single white-tailed deer was photographed gnawing on the ribcage of human skeletal remains “like a cigar.” While perhaps disturbing to some who may be wondering if “zombie deer” are turning on us, the finding could prove valuable to forensic anthropologists investigating murders and missing persons.