Fallow Deer

Dama dama

Fallow deer are gentle animals with beautiful spotted coats. They love to roam in groups and are often seen in parks and forests.

Habitat: Forests and grasslands

Appearance

The Fallow Deer has a beautiful coat, usually reddish-brown with white spots in summer, fading to a plainer grey-brown in winter, and a white belly. Males grow large, broad, shovel-shaped antlers that are shed annually. They have a distinctive long tail with a black tip.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassMammaliaOrderArtiodactylaFamilyCervidaeGenusDama

Fallow Deer

Interesting facts

Ancient Romans brought these deer to many new countries long ago!

Fallow Deer have a unique long, black-tipped tail that wags when excited!

Fallow deer antlers flatten out, like the palm of a hand. So unique!

Male Fallow Deer 'groan' loudly in autumn to attract mates! Wow!

Special abilities

Fallow Deer have a spotted coat that helps them blend perfectly into dappled forest sunlight, making them very hard for predators to see.

Male Fallow Deer grow impressive, broad antlers used for sparring with other males during the mating season to win over females.

Fallow Deer can run fast and leap over obstacles, giving them a quick way to escape danger from hungry predators.

Measurements & details

Length: 130-190 cm
Weight: 30-100 kg
Lifespan: 12-16 years
Top Speed: 50 km/h
Litter Size: 1-2
Gestation: 220-240 days

Diet & Feeding

These herbivores love to munch on plants, leaves, and grasses found in their forest homes.

Primary Foods

Grasses
Leaves
Shoots
Bark
Acorns
Berries

Foraging Method

Grazing

Ecological connections

eaten by

Grey Wolf

Canis lupus

Wolves sometimes hunt Fallow Deer for food.

eaten by

Eurasian Lynx

Lynx lynx

Lynx are stealthy predators that prey on deer.

eats

Oak

Quercus robur

Fallow deer frequently browse on oak leaves and acorns.

eats

Beech

Fagus sylvatica

They also consume leaves and nuts from beech trees.

Traits

Wildlife

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Furry

Find adorable animals covered in a cozy coat of soft fur! Their fur helps them stay warm and protected in different environments.

Spotted

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Social

Discover creatures that love to live and work together! These animals form groups, helping each other find food, stay safe, and raise their young.

Antlered

Spot animals with amazing, branching growths on their heads called antlers! These are usually found on deer and are shed and regrown each year.

Colorful

Discover amazing plants and animals that show off a dazzling array of bright and beautiful hues! They use their vibrant colors to attract attention or send signals.