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Red Deer
Cervus elephus
Morphology
175-265 cmBody length
75-350 kgWeight
75-140 cmHeight at withers
10-22 cmTail length
12-15 latAverage lifespan
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Occurrence
Europe, North America
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Habitat
Deciduous forests, Mixed forests with rich understory, Forest edges near fields, Pine forest clearings
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Food
Omnivorous, Varied diet, Small rodents, Mice, Ground squirrels, Jumping mice, Hamsters, Voles, Plants, Fruits
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Reproduction
- Sexual maturity: 1.5-2 years
- Breeding season: Late September
- Gestation period: 230 days
- Number of offspring: One (rarely two)
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Species protection
According to the Red List of Threatened Species of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN Red List), the species is classified as Lc - meaning lower risk. Estimated population in Poland is around 229,000 individuals in 2019.
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Interesting fact
The roar, or mating period of the red deer, is one of the most fascinating natural phenomena. Male deer shed their old antlers at the end of winter each year and then grow new ones.
