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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Statements (67)
Predicate Object
instanceOf deer
mammal
species
activityPattern crepuscular
adaptation high tolerance of human-modified landscapes
antlersPresentIn males
antlerType short three-tined antlers
binomialName Capreolus capreolus
bodyLength 95–135 cm
breedingSeason July–August
class Mammalia
coatColor grey-brown in winter
reddish-brown in summer
commonName European roe deer
describedBy Carl Linnaeus
diet herbivorous
distinctiveFeature white rump patch
distributionTrend expanding in parts of Europe
eats buds
grasses
herbs
leaves
shoots
family Cervidae
femaleCalled doe
genus Capreolus
gestationPeriod about 9–10 months including delay
habitat farmland
forest edges
grasslands
scrubland
woodlands
introducedTo Ireland
New Zealand
iucnStatus Least Concern
kingdom Animalia
lifespanCaptivity up to 17 years
lifespanWild 10–12 years
litterSize 1–3 fawns
maleCalled buck
movement agile and fast runner
nativeTo Asia
Caucasus region
Central Europe
Eastern Europe
Europe
Iberian Peninsula
Italy
Scandinavia
United Kingdom
order Artiodactyla
phylum Chordata
predators foxes
humans
lynx
wolves
reproductiveStrategy delayed implantation
sexualDimorphism present
shoulderHeight 60–75 cm
socialStructure solitary or small groups
tailLength very short tail
taxonRank species
threats habitat loss
vehicle collisions
weight 15–35 kg
yearDescribed 1758
youngCalled kid

Referenced by (3)
Subject (surface form when different) Predicate
Capreolus capreolus ("European roe deer")
commonName
Artiodactyla
includesExampleSpecies
Capreolus pygargus
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