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Roe Deer

Capreolus capreolus

Description:

The European roe deer (Capreolus capreolus), also known as the western roe deer, chevreuil, or roe deer, is a Eurasian species of deer. The male of the species is sometimes referred to as a roebuck. The roe deer is relatively small, reddish and grey-brown, and well-adapted to cold environments. The species is widespread in Europe, from the Mediterranean to Scandinavia and from Britain to the Caucasus. It is distinct from the somewhat larger Siberian roe deer.

Habitat:

Forests and calm urban areas rich in nature.

Notes:

This Roe Deer and their family regularly stop by my garden to eat fallen fruit.

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Theodor Sandaker
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Theodor Sandaker

Østfold, Norway

Spotted on Jul 27, 2016
Submitted on Aug 2, 2016

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