Fallow Deer

The Fallow Deer is a species of deer native to Europe and Asia. It is known for its beautiful, spotted coat and its large, palmate antlers.

The Fallow Deer is a highly social animal that lives in large herds. It is a grazer that feeds on a variety of grasses and plants.

Fallow Deer

Fallow Deer

Classification

Mammalia > Artiodactyla > Cervidae > Dama > D. dama

Native To

Conservation Status

Average Height

3 feet
(0.9 m)

Average Weight

100 - 200 lbs
(45 - 90 kg)

Average Life Span

12 - 16 years

Gestation Period

220 - 230 days

Diet

Herbivore (leaves, grasses, shrubs)

Social Structure

Herd

Did You Know?

The Fallow Deer is native to Europe and has been introduced to many parts of the world.

Male Fallow Deer grow large, flattened antlers that can be palm-shaped.

They have a distinctive spotted coat, though some individuals can be solid white or black.

Fallow Deer are known for their "pronking" behavior, where they leap into the air with all four legs stiff and their backs arched, often when alarmed.

They are social animals and live in herds.

The rut, or breeding season, is a noisy affair, with males making loud grunting calls.

Fallow Deer are primarily grazers, feeding on grasses, but will also eat leaves, shoots, and acorns.

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