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Fallow deer
Dama dama
Morphology
130–150 cmBody length
65–120 kgWeight
105 cmHeight at withers
15-25 cm (od góry czarny, od spodu biały)Tail length
12-15 latAverage lifespan
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Occurrence
Europe, Asia Minor
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Habitat
Occupies various habitats, from dry and hot to cold and wet, Rare forests, Forest edges, Sometimes cultivated fields and meadows, Occurs at altitudes up to about 1000 m above sea level
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Food
Green plants, Young branches of trees and shrubs, Mosses, Leaves of trees and shrubs, Mosses
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Reproduction
- Sexual maturity: 2 years of age
- Breeding season: October-November
- Gestation period: 230 days
- Number of offspring: One, sometimes two (rarely three)
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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 about 400 individuals in 2007.
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Interesting fact
Fallow deer have excellent eyesight and hearing, which allows them to detect danger from a long distance.
