“An inquisitive buck, with an impressive set of antlers, looks out through the bushes.”

  • The collective noun for a group of deer is a herd.
  • A young deer is called a fawn, kid or calf.
  • A female deer is usually known as a doe.

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There are many different types of deer! Here are some common types of deer:

  • Red Deer: a large species of deer native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.
  • White-Tailed Deer: a medium-sized deer found throughout North and Central America.
  • Fallow Deer: a medium-sized deer that is common in Europe and parts of Asia.
  • Reindeer: a species of deer found in colder northern regions of the world, including Scandinavia and Siberia.
  • Roe Deer: a small species of deer found throughout Europe and parts of Asia.
  • Mule Deer: a medium-sized deer found in western North America.
  • Black-Tailed Deer: a medium-sized deer found in western North America.
  • Marsh Deer: a large species of deer found in South America.
  • Moose: the largest species of deer, found in northern regions of the world.
  • Pudu: the smallest species of deer, found in South America.
Pudu Deer
The Tiny Pudu Deer!

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