The famous Red Deer (Cervus elaphus), is a member of the Cervidae family, originating in North America, Europe, Asia, and Northwestern Africa. Found mainly in the woodlands, Red Deer live in sexually isolated herds, except during the breeding season, when the males fight for the females. The Red Deer has been hunted for food and sport for a long time.
A fully grown Red Deer stands around 3'11" (1.2 m) tall showing off its reddish-brown coat, that darkens to grayish-brown in winter accompanying lighter undersides and a light rump. The Red Deer has long, regularly branched antlers with a total of 10 or more tines. 12-tined deer are called "Royals" and the 14-tined deer are called "Wilsons."
Red Deer have standing shoulder heights between 3’3”-3’11” (100-120 cm), head-to-body lengths in the range of 5’6”-8’6” (168-259 cm), and overall weights of 250-550 lb (113-250 kg). The lifespan of a wild Red Deer is roughly 10-15 years.
The famous Red Deer (Cervus elaphus), is a member of the Cervidae family, originating in North America, Europe, Asia, and Northwestern Africa. Found mainly in the woodlands, Red Deer live in sexually isolated herds, except during the breeding season, when the males fight for the females. The Red Deer has been hunted for food and sport for a long time.
A fully grown Red Deer stands around 3'11" (1.2 m) tall showing off its reddish-brown coat, that darkens to grayish-brown in winter accompanying lighter undersides and a light rump. The Red Deer has long, regularly branched antlers with a total of 10 or more tines. 12-tined deer are called "Royals" and the 14-tined deer are called "Wilsons."
Red Deer have standing shoulder heights between 3’3”-3’11” (100-120 cm), head-to-body lengths in the range of 5’6”-8’6” (168-259 cm), and overall weights of 250-550 lb (113-250 kg). The lifespan of a wild Red Deer is roughly 10-15 years.