A medium-sized deer species native to Eurasia, characterized by distinctive palmate antlers and variable coat coloration.
ADSENSE SLOT
Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Temperate woodlands, forest edges, parklands, and mixed landscapes with open areas and tree cover, ranging from western Europe to western Asia
Ecological Role
Important herbivore in forest ecosystems, contributing to seed dispersal, undergrowth management, and serving as prey for predators
Morphology
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SKIN COAT
Seasonal coat variation, ranging from light brown to near-white, with distinctive white-spotted summer pelage
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LIMBS WINGS
Slender, adapted for agile movement through woodland terrain, with specialized hooves for navigating diverse substrates
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HEAD SENSORY
Large, mobile ears; broad, flat antlers in males with distinctive palmate shape, annually shed and regrown
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BODY STRUCTURE
Compact body, shoulder height 0.85-0.95 m, body mass 60-100 kg, with males typically larger than females
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: B.Navez
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