Roe deer
Capreolus capreolus
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Mammalherbivore
The roe deer is a small, nimble deer with a coat that shifts between reddish and grey-brown. It thrives across Europe, from sunny Mediterranean woods to chilly Scandinavian forests. These deer are built for cold weather, with thick fur and a compact body that helps them stay warm.
- Males are called roebucks, while females don't have a special name.
- They live as far east as northern Iran and as far north as Scotland.
- Their fur changes color slightly between summer and winter.
ForestGrasslandEuropeAsia
Read more on WikipediaAt a glance
- Classification
- Mammal
- Scientific name
- Capreolus capreolus
- Habitat
- Forest, Grassland
- Regions in this directory
- Europe, Asia
- Diet
- herbivore
- Relative size
- small
- IUCN Red List
- Least Concern (LC)