Fallow Deer

Fallow Deer

(Dama dama) The Fallow deer originally comes from the Mediterranean area and was brought to Sweden during the 16th century as a captive animal. From the mid-1800s, it has been wild (planted from captivity) in southern Sweden.

Belongs to: Order Artiodactyla (even-toed ungulates)
Family: Deer family (Cervidae)
Weight: About 100-120 kg (males), about 60-80 kg (females).
Lifespan: Approximately 16 years
Mating season: oktober - november
Gestation period: Approximately 230 days
Calves: Born in June, usually 1 calf is born sometimes 2, which nurses for 8 months.
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