Capreolus capreolus
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Capreolus capreolus, commonly known as the European roe deer, is a small, graceful deer species native to much of Europe and parts of Asia, recognized for its reddish-brown summer coat and adaptability to diverse habitats.
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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
deer
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mammal → species → |
| activityPattern |
crepuscular
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| adaptation |
high tolerance of human-modified landscapes
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| antlersPresentIn |
males
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| antlerType |
short three-tined antlers
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| binomialName |
Capreolus capreolus
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| bodyLength |
95–135 cm
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| breedingSeason |
July–August
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| class |
Mammalia
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| coatColor |
grey-brown in winter
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reddish-brown in summer → |
| commonName |
European roe deer
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| describedBy |
Carl Linnaeus
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| diet |
herbivorous
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| distinctiveFeature |
white rump patch
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| distributionTrend |
expanding in parts of Europe
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| eats |
buds
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grasses → herbs → leaves → shoots → |
| family |
Cervidae
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| femaleCalled |
doe
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| genus |
Capreolus
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| gestationPeriod |
about 9–10 months including delay
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| habitat |
farmland
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forest edges → grasslands → scrubland → woodlands → |
| introducedTo |
Ireland
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New Zealand → |
| iucnStatus |
Least Concern
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| kingdom |
Animalia
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| lifespanCaptivity |
up to 17 years
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| lifespanWild |
10–12 years
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| litterSize |
1–3 fawns
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| maleCalled |
buck
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| movement |
agile and fast runner
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| nativeTo |
Asia
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Caucasus region → Central Europe → Eastern Europe → Europe → Iberian Peninsula → Italy → Scandinavia → United Kingdom → |
| order |
Artiodactyla
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| phylum |
Chordata
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| predators |
foxes
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humans → lynx → wolves → |
| reproductiveStrategy |
delayed implantation
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| sexualDimorphism |
present
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| shoulderHeight |
60–75 cm
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| socialStructure |
solitary or small groups
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| tailLength |
very short tail
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| taxonRank |
species
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| threats |
habitat loss
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vehicle collisions → |
| weight |
15–35 kg
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| yearDescribed |
1758
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| youngCalled |
kid
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Referenced by (3)
| Subject (surface form when different) | Predicate |
|---|---|
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Capreolus capreolus
("European roe deer")
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commonName |
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Artiodactyla
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includesExampleSpecies |
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Capreolus pygargus
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similarTo |