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
WEBWhat do red deer look like? Red deer have red-brown fur with a cream rump. The UK’s largest land mammal, a mature male (stag) may stand four feet tall at the shoulder and weigh up to 200kg. Stags develop a large set of antlers that grow with age.
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 & 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 - British Wildlife Centre
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 antlers. Antlers are shed each Spring and immediately a new set starts to grow, taking 16 weeks to reach full size in August.
Red deer | European, Cervidae, Antlers | Britannica
WEBApr 26, 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 …
Red deer | Rewilding Britain
WEBRed deer are major shapers of the landscape. They graze grasses and sedges, and browse tree shoots and shrubs such as heather and blaeberry. These mixed feeding actions, combined with trampling and wallowing, have a significant impact on the composition of ground flora and woodland structure.
Prince of the Alps | Animal Guide: Red Deer | Nature | PBS
WEBJuly 28, 2008. Red Deer (Cervus elaphus) also known as Elk in North America. Type: Mammal. Family: Cervidae. Habitat: Temperate forests, open woodlands, and mountainous areas. Location: Broad ...
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