Deers
Magnificent and branched horns
European fallow deer
The fallow deer is a mammal from the deer family. It reaches a length of 140 to 160 cm and a weight of up to 150 kg. It is widespread in Turkey, the Balkans and Italy, but has been introduced to other parts of Europe, America, Australia and South Africa.
Characteristics
Order:
Artiodactyla
Family:
Cervidae
Scientific name:
Dama dama
Habitat:
Forest, bushes, lawn
Origin:
Western Asia and the Eastern Mediterranean
Current trend:
Unknown
Number of individuals in the world:
Unknown
Lifetime:
12-16 years
*Source iucnredlist.org
Elegant, colorful and fast
Calamian deer
The axis deer, also known as the spotted deer, originates from the Indian subcontinent. This deer has a golden-red coat with white spots, and only males have antlers up to 1 meter long. They are active during part of the day, adapted to different temperatures, often moving in a single line in search of food and water.
They are loud animals, known for their distress sounds.
Characteristics
Order:
Artiodactyla
Family:
Cervidae
Scientific name:
Axis axis
Habitat:
Forest, savannah, grassland
Origin:
Indian subcontinent
Current trend:
Unknown
Number of individuals in the world:
Unknown
Lifetime:
10-15 years
*Source iucnredlist.org
Become a hero for animals
Adopt a wild animal and have a unique experience of connection with nature. Your support ensures that these animals get everything they need, and you get invaluable experience.