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    Red deer - Wikipedia

    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 … 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 … See more

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    The European red deer is found in southwestern Asia (Asia Minor and Caucasus regions), North Africa, and Europe. The red … 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 … 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. Red deer | The Wildlife Trusts

    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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    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. Red Deer (Cervus elaphus) - Woodland Trust

  6. Red deer facts and information | Trees for Life

    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 …

  7. Red Deer Facts & Information | Cervus Elaphus - World …

    WEBLearn about the Red Deer (Cervus elaphus), one of the largest and most widespread deer species in the world. Find out how big, what color, where, when, and how they live, breed, and feed. Discover their physical …

  8. Red deer | Mammals | Species profile | Scottish Wildlife …

    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.

  9. Red Deer - British Wildlife Centre

    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 …

  10. Prince of the Alps | Animal Guide: Red Deer | Nature | PBS

    WEB28 Jul 2008 · Learn about the red deer, also known as elk in North America, a social mammal that lives in herds and has antlers. Find out how they adapt to different seasons, habitats, and threats, and how they …

  11. Red deer | European, Cervidae, Antlers | Britannica

    WEB26 Apr 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.