Latin Etymology: Dama ("fallow deer") dama ("fallow deer")
Three subadult Fallow Deer (subspecies D. d. dama) at Geddington, Norhants - October 2010
Featured Subspecies: Dama dama dama
Weight: 30-100kg / Length:130-160cm
NO UK STATUS / IUCN Red List: Least Concern
The fallow deer is the second largest deer in the UK. It was originally introduced to the UK by either the Romans or Normans (it is apparently unclear which). It is a woodland species which is often found in herds. The males have large and spectacular antlers, along with a distinctive which flecked back which differentiates it from other deer. The animals in the photo are not fully grown.
Related Species:
Order: Artiodactyla
Family: Cervidae
Genus: Dama
SUBSPECIES: D. d. dama, D. d. mesopotamica
- Sighting Locations -
UNITED KINGDOM - A locally abundant resident
- Seen most frequently around Geddington
Further Notes: BirdForum Opus, IUCN Red List, RSPB, Wikipedia, Xeno-canto
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