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Roe deer

Capreolus capreolus

Roe deer (Capreolus capreolus)Common

Photo: Jerzystrzelecki · CC BY 3.0

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
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At 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)
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