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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 hoof, like camels, goats, … 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 throughout temperate Eurasia and North America.… 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, during the Upper Paleolithic 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 the aristocratic or poaching communities, and a licence was needed to sell it legally,… See more

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

    WebLearn about red deer, Britain's largest land mammal, their history, distribution, habitat, breeding, behaviour and lifecycle. See photos, stats, antlers, hoof prints and vocalisation examples of this native species.

  3. WebScientific name: Cervus elaphus. Standing proud and tall, the red deer is our largest deer. With its massive antlers, it is an unmistakeable icon of the Scottish Highlands, but can be seen in northwest and southern England, …

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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.
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    While preferring woodland and forest habitats in England and southern Scotland, red deer can adapt to open moor and hills as they have in parts of Scotland and south-west England. Native stock are common in the Scottish Highlands, Dumfriesshire, Lake District, East Anglia and the south-west of England.
    Protected in the UK under the Deer Act 1991. The red deer is the UK's largest deer. Males have large, branching antlers, increasing in size as they get older. During the autumnal breeding season, known as the 'rut, males bellow to proclaim their territory and will fight over the females, sometimes injuring each other with their sharp antlers.
    Red deer are easiest to spot in open habitat and are a regular sight in the Scottish Highlands. However, the best way to see the species is in the many deer parks that exist across the UK. Park deer are only semi-wild and usually accustomed to humans, allowing for good views. Did you know?
  5. 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. …

  6. WebLearn about the red deer (Cervus elaphus), Scotland's largest surviving mammal and an integral part of the Caledonian Forest. Find out how red deer have adapted to different habitats, how they have been affected by …

  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. WebRed deer are Britain’s largest native land mammal and, together with the roe deer, are our only native deer species. All other deer species have been introduced. In all deer species (except the reindeer) only the male has …

  9. Web21 Mar 2024 · Learn about red deer, a well-known deer species in the family Cervidae, native to Eurasia and Africa. Find out about its coat, antlers, behavior, threats, and subspecies such as elk and wapiti.