Red deer - Wikipedia
WebThe 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.
Red Deer - Deer Species - The British Deer Society
WebRed deer are a distinctive rusty red colour in summer turning to a brown winter coat. Adults are not spotted. They have a short tail and a pale rump patch with no particular distinguishing features. They also have a large head with wide-spaced brown eyes. The stag’s antlers are the species most distinguishing feature.
Red deer | The Wildlife Trusts
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, too.
Red Deer (Cervus elaphus) - Woodland Trust
WebThe red deer is the UK's largest land mammal. Discover its incredible story with pictures, facts about breeding and more.
Red deer | European, Cervidae, Antlers | Britannica
Web26 Apr 2024 · 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 hunted for both sport and food.
Red Deer Facts & Information | Cervus Elaphus - World Deer
WebOne of the largest deer species in the world, the Red Deer (Cervus elaphus) is a majestic animal that inhabits most of Europe, and Caucausus mountain range, parts of Asia, Iran, and Northwestern Africa (where it’s the only species of deer) on the continent.
Red deer facts and information | Trees for Life
WebThe red deer (Cervus elaphus) is Scotland’s largest surviving mammal and is an integral part of the Caledonian Forest. Deprived of its native habitat by centuries of deforestation, it will benefit from the return of the forest. Distribution. Physical Characteristics & …
Red Deer - Facts, Diet, Habitat & Pictures on Animalia.bio
WebThe Red deer (Cervus elaphus) is one of the largest deer species. It is closely related and slightly larger American elk or wapiti, native to North America and eastern parts of Asia, had been regarded as a subspecies of red deer, but recently it has been established as a …
Species – Red Deer – Mammal Society
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. Lifespan: Up to 20 years, but few deer live longer than 16 years. Origin & Distribution: In Britain most red deer are found on the open ...
Red deer | Rewilding Britain
WebBritain’s largest deer species; A keystone species, playing an important role in natural food systems and shaping natural processes; Can be found across most of Britain, but the majority in Scotland; Closely related to the elk; Red deer can be found on cave paintings over 40, 000 years old
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