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Basic facts about Roe Deer: lifespan, distribution and habitat map, lifestyle and social behavior, mating habits, diet and nutrition, population size and status.
The range of the roe deer is widespread in Europe, beginning from the Mediterranean to Scandinavia, from Ireland to the Caucasus mountain range, and east to northern regions of Iran and Iraq. Habitat. Roe deer are typically seen in the coniferous, open, deciduous, or mixed woodlands as well as in moorland, and suburbs with large gardens.
A roe deer, Capreolus capreolus, is a species of small to medium-sized deer native to Europe, Asia, and parts of Western Asia. Characterized by their relatively small size, reddish-brown fur, and distinctive white rump patch, they have antlers, typically with two tines, which are grown by males and shed annually.
The roe deer (Capreolus capreolus), also known as the roe, western roe deer, [3] [4] or European roe, [3] is a species of deer. The male of the species is sometimes referred to as a roebuck. The roe is a small deer, reddish and grey-brown, and well-adapted to cold environments.
The attractive roe deer is native to the UK and widespread across woodland, farmland, grassland and heathland habitats. Look for its distinctive pale rump and short antlers.
History, distribution & habitat. Photo by: PJ. The roe is one of the truly native deer of the British Isles, the other being the red deer. Records of them date to before the Mesolithic period (6000 to 10000 years BC). They are abundant throughout the UK but are not found in Northern Ireland.
The Roe Deer is a highly adaptable animal, which is found in a variety of different habitats. It was originally an inhabitant of woodland clearings and glades, preferring areas with thick undergrowth and dense vegetation.
