22 Common Deer - Know The Differences | Family Cervidae

Описание: There are several different types of deer found around the world. Here are 22 notable examples:

White-Tailed Deer (Odocoileus virginianus): White-tailed deer are one of the most common and widely distributed deer species in North America. They are named for their white underside tail, which they raise when alarmed.

Red Deer (Cervus elaphus): Red deer are one of the largest deer species and are found in Europe, Asia, and North Africa. They have a reddish-brown coat and impressive antlers.

Roe Deer (Capreolus capreolus): Roe deer are small to medium-sized deer native to Europe and Asia. They have a reddish-brown coat and males possess short antlers.

Fallow Deer (Dama dama): Fallow deer are native to Europe but have been introduced to various parts of the world. They come in several color variations, including brown, white, and black. Male fallow deer have palmate antlers.

Moose (Alces alces): Moose, also known as elk in Europe, are the largest extant deer species. They are found in North America, Europe, and Asia. Moose have a dark brown coat and distinctive broad, flat antlers.

Sika Deer (Cervus nippon): Sika deer are native to East Asia but have been introduced to other parts of the world. They come in various color variations, from light brown to almost black, and males typically have antlers.

Mule Deer (Odocoileus hemionus): Mule deer are primarily found in western North America. They have large ears resembling those of a mule, and their coat color can range from gray to brown.

Sambar Deer (Rusa unicolor): Sambar deer are native to South and Southeast Asia. They are among the largest deer species, with a dark brown coat and impressive antlers.

Axis Deer (Axis axis): Axis deer, also known as chital, are native to the Indian subcontinent. They have a reddish-brown coat with white spots, and males typically have antlers.

Reindeer/Caribou (Rangifer tarandus): Reindeer, also known as caribou in North America, are found in the Arctic, subarctic, and mountainous regions of Europe, Asia, and North America. Both males and females have antlers, and their coat changes from dark brown in summer to light gray in winter.