Description
Scientific Name: Dama dama
Lifespan: Usually 8-10 years in the wild, females 12-16 years
The fallow deer, or Dama dama, are among the most attractive deer in Europe. The Fallow deer, valued for many years as an ornamental species, has a variety of coat hues, ranging from red, black, and brown to pure white. Adults resemble fawns in appearance, with their dark chestnut coats covered in white patches. The antlers of the males are impressively gorgeous and flattened. Fallow deer are quite swift because they have strong legs despite having relatively small legs. Their whole body design is particularly unique because of how short their legs are.
Habitat
The Fallow deer, a species of deer native to Eurasian, is widely dispersed over Europe and a sizable portion of Southeast Asia. Additionally, populations of fallow deer have been imported in Argentina, Chile, the USA, South Africa, New Zealand, and Australia. Fallow deer can be found in locations with cool, humid weather as well as warm, dry ones.
Behavior
Fallow deer are a sociable animal that forages in herds that are typically divided into two groups: one for females with fawns and one for males. During breeding season is the only time that males and females interact. All through the year, kids are free to mingle and interact in large numbers in public spaces. Most of the time, these deer are nocturnal, with peak activity hours around dusk and dawn. In the forests, they typically maintain a timid, reclusive lifestyle. The female deer are typically more aware than the males, especially when their fawns are around. Deer are normally more vigilant while in open regions in smaller groups.
Keeping as a Pet/In Captivity
Graminivores and folivores, fallow deer consume a variety of plants, mostly grasses, browse, and mast. Herbs, leaves, buds, shoots, small shrubs, and bark are examples of additional objects.
Fallow deer normally live in small herds and prefer deciduous or mixed woods with lots of clearings.
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