Quick Red Deer facts
1. Only males normally grow antlersThe structures are shed and regrown every year.
2. Growing antlers are covered in velvetThe living skin supplies blood to rapidly expanding bone.
3. Males roar during the rutDeep calls advertise size and stamina to rivals and females.
4. Antlers are used in contestsEvenly matched males can lock antlers and push until one retreats.
5. Their diet changes seasonallyGrasses, shoots, leaves and woody plants are used according to availability.
6. Calves are born spottedThe camouflage fades as young deer grow.
7. Red deer can live from lowland forest to mountain habitatTheir broad distribution reflects strong ecological flexibility.
8. They are strong swimmersRivers and lakes do not necessarily form barriers to movement.
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Why red deer are fascinating
Red deer are large Eurasian deer known for seasonal antlers and dramatic autumn rutting calls. Looking at these traits together reveals how the animal solves the everyday challenges of feeding, movement, communication, reproduction and survival.
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