Fallow Deer
Common Name:
Fallow Deer
Scientific Name:
Dama dama
IUCN Status:
Least Concern
Risks: Risks to fallow deer include hunting and trapping.
Diet: Fallow deer eat a variety of vegetation including grasses, herbs, dwarf shrubs and leaves.
Height: Head to body length is 1.3 to 1.75 m. Average shoulder height of 1 m.
Weight: 48 to 80 kg
Lifespan: The typical lifespan of a fallow deer is 20 to 25 years.
Fun Facts
- Fallow deer are most active during period of dusk and dawn.
- They communicate through body language, smells and vocalizations.