Red Deer
Red Deer are one of the largest deer species in the world, inhabiting woodland, moorland, and open mountainsides across Europe. During the autumn breeding season, known as the 'rut', males (stags) compete for females (hinds) by roaring loudly and locking antlers in pushing contests. Their coat changes colour with the seasons, turning from a rich reddish-brown in summer to a duller grey-brown in winter.
Red Deer Quick Facts
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Male red deer, called stags, grow new antlers every year and use them to compete for mates during the rut.
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Lifespan
10–15 years (wild)
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Habitat
Forests, grasslands, moorlands
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Diet
Grasses, leaves, shoots, bark
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Region
Europe, western Asia, North Africa
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