A deer is a mammal of the family Cervidae. Deer are characterised by their long necks small delegated heads elongated bodies and long legs. Female deer are called does while male deer are called bucks. A group of deer is generally referred to as a herd.
The first deer is thought to have originated in Eurasia during the Early Oligocene epoch with subsequent species spreading throughout the world. Today there are over 60 extant species of deer including red deer fallow deer reindeer and white-tailed deer.
Deer are ruminants and have a four-chambered stomach. This allows them to digest plant-based food more effectively than other mammals. Deer are herbivores and their diet consists mainly of grasses leaves bark and fruits.
Deer are hunted for their meat which is referred to as venison and their antlers which are used in traditional Chinese medicine. Deer are also farmed for their velvet which is used in the production of clothing and other items.
The white-tailed deer is the national animal of United States of America while the reindeer is the national animal of Finland.
What is a female deer called?
Answer: A doe.
What is a baby deer called?
Answer: A fawn.
What is a group of deer called?
Answer: A herd.
What do deer eat?
Answer: Deer eat grass leaves and twigs.
Where do deer live?
Answer: Deer live in forests meadows and valleys.
How long do deer live?
Answer: Deer live for around 10-12 years.
What predators do deer have?
Answer: Deer have predators such as wolves coyotes and mountain lions.
What is the largest species of deer?
Answer: The largest species of deer is the moose.
What is the smallest species of deer?
Answer: The smallest species of deer is the muntjac.
How many species of deer are there?
Answer: There are around 60 different species of deer.
What does the male deer have that the female deer does not have?
Answer: Male deer have antlers.
How do deer use their antlers?
Answer: Deer use their antlers for fighting and for attracting mates.
When do deer grow their antlers?
Answer: Deer grow their antlers in the spring and shed them in the winter.
How fast can deer run?
Answer: Deer can run up to 30 miles per hour.
Do all deer have spots?
Answer: No not all deer have spots.
Spots are more common in fawns than in adult deer.
