Least Concern Red Deer
Cervus elaphus
Also known as: Hart, Stag
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.
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Male red deer, called stags, grow new antlers every year and use them to compete for mates during the rut. Quick Facts
Detailed Information on the Red Deer
Weight
200 kg
Height
120 cm
Length
210 cm
Top Speed
50
km/h
Social Structure:
Matriarchal groups
Activity Pattern:
Crepuscular
Trophic Level: Herbivore
Migration: Resident (Altitudinal)
Population Trend: Increasing
Main Threats:
- Habitat fragmentation
- Overhunting
Richmond Park (UK)
Scottish Highlands
Family: Cervidae
Order: Artiodactyla
