European fallow deer

The fallow deer is a graceful hooved mammal originally from parts of Europe and Asia. People have helped spread them to new areas where they thrive in woodlands and open fields. Their most striking feature is their broad, palmate antlers, which males use to impress females during breeding season.

• Males grow wide, shovel-like antlers that can span over 70 cm across.
• Originally native to Turkey and nearby Mediterranean regions.
• Humans introduced them to places beyond their original range.