Deer are the ruminant mammals forming the family Cervidae. Species in the family include the white-tailed deer, mule deer, elk, moose, red deer, reindeer, fallow deer, roe deer, pudú and chital
Fast Facts about Deer
1. Animals such as antelope resemble deer in a number of ways but have horns instead of antlers, the difference being that horns are not grown and replaced like antlers are.
2. The weight of the deer ranges from 30 – 300 kg (70 – 700 lb), and the smallest deer is Northern Pudu and it weighs around 10 kg (20 lb).
3. Deer stay in herds of approximately 25 deer per herd, mainly female deer and a dominant male deer known as a stag.
4. Deer are also outstanding swimmers and jumpers.
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5. A male deer is usually called a ‘buck’. A large male deer is often called ‘stag’. A female deer is usually called a ‘doe’. A young deer is usually called a ‘fawn’. A group of deer is known as a ‘herd’.
6. During the mating season male deer will often use their antlers to fight for the attention of female deer.
7. Most deer are born with white spots but lose them within a year.
8. Deer take their first steps within half an hour of their birth.
9. Male deer grow new antlers each year.
10. Deer are prey to many wild animals around the world from humans, to wolves,tigers, bears and occasionally foxes.
