Fallow Deer Cervus dama herd of Bucks in velvet

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Fallow deer found in Britain was introduced by the Normans in the 11th century although some would suggest that the Romans attempted to introduce it here much earlier. Fallow deer were prized as ornamental species and were protected in Royal Hunting "Forests" for royal sport. During Medieval times many deer parks that held fallow deer were established and these and more recent park escapees have given rise to the free-living populations in Britain today. The male fallow deer is known as a buck, the female is a doe, and the young a fawn. Adult bucks are 140–160 cm long with a 85–95 cm shoulder height, and typically 60–100 kg in weight; does are 130–150 cm long with a 75–85 cm shoulder height, and 30–50 kg in are born in spring The life span is around 12–16 years.

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Location: bedfordshire England UK
Photo credit: © Ernie Janes / Alamy / Afripics
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