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    The red deer (Cervus elaphus) is one of the largest deer species. A male red deer is called a stag or hart, and a female is called a doe or hind. The red deer inhabits most of Europe, the Caucasus Mountains region, Anatolia, Iran, and parts of western Asia. It also inhabits the Atlas Mountains of Northern Africa; being the … See more

    The red deer is the fourth-largest extant deer species, behind the moose, elk, and sambar deer. It is a ruminant, eating its food in two stages and having an even number of toes on each… See more

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    Until recently, biologists considered the red deer and elk or wapiti (C. canadensis) the same species, forming a continuous distribution … See more

    Red deer are widely depicted in cave art found throughout European caves, with some of the artwork dating from as early as 40,000 years ago,… See more

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    The European red deer is found in southwestern Asia (Asia Minor and Caucasus regions), … See more

    Mature red deer (C. elaphus) usually stay in single-sex groups for most of the year. During the mating season, called the rut, mature stags … See more

    Red deer are held in captivity for a variety of reasons. The meat of the deer, called venison, was until recently restricted in the United Kingdom to those with connections to… See more

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  2. Red Deer - Deer Species - The British Deer Society

    WebLearn about red deer, the largest land mammal in Britain, its distribution, habitat, history, behaviour and lifecycle. Find out how to identify its features, such as antlers, hoof prints and rutting displays, and how to manage it …

  3. WebLearn about the red deer, a native mammal with impressive antlers and a distinctive call. Find out where and when to see it in the UK, and how to identify it from other deer species.

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    Red deer, (cervus elaphus), well-known deer, in the family cervidae (order artiodactyla), that is native to north america, europe, asia, and northwestern africa and was introduced into new zealand. The red deer has long been...see more
  5. WebLearn about the red deer (Cervus elaphus), Scotland's largest surviving mammal and an integral part of the Caledonian Forest. Find out its distribution, physical characteristics, behaviour, diet and reproduction in …

  6. WebFootprint is oval, 5cm wide by 7cm long. Size: Up to 1.37 metres at the shoulder, length from nose to tail is 2.01m in males. Weight: Calves 30-50kg; females 70-100kg; mature males 100-180kg, up to 225kg. …

  7. WebLearn about the red deer, a dark russet-brown mammal with large branching antlers, in Scotland. Find out their behaviour, distribution, size, lifespan and more facts from the Scottish Wildlife Trust.

  8. Web21 Mar 2024 · Learn about red deer, a well-known deer native to Eurasia and Africa, with long antlers and reddish brown coat. Find out how it lives, breeds, and is hunted, and see its subspecies and related animals.

  9. WebLearn about red deer, Britain's largest native land mammal and the only native deer species with antlers. Find out their distribution, origin, size, description, habitat, young, diet and population. See how to plan your …