A boy deer is called a buck. The term “buck” is thought to come from the Middle English word “buc” which means male deer. A male deer is also sometimes called a stag. The term “stag” is thought to come from the Old English word “staeger” which means to leap.
What is a boy deer called?
A buck.
What is a female deer called?
A doe.
What is a baby deer called?
A fawn.
What is a group of deer called?
A herd.
What is a deer’s natural predators?
Wolves coyotes mountain lions and bears.
What do deer eat?
Plants fruits and nuts.
How long do deer live?
Up to 20 years in the wild.
How many times a year do deer shed their antlers?
Once a year.
How fast can a deer run?
Up to 30 miles per hour.
How high can a deer jump?
Up to 10 feet.
What is the largest deer species?
The moose.
What is the smallest deer species?
The Philippine deer.
Do deer sleep standing up?
Sometimes but they usually sleep lying down.
Can deer swim?
Yes they are strong swimmers.
Do deer have a good sense of smell?
Yes their sense of smell is very keen.
