Red Deer - Origins
Red deer are claimed to have existed since the end of the last Ice Age. The earliest cave paintings in Europe are the scenes of a Stone Age man hunting the deer. Many populations of the Red deer have
become extinct due to deforestation, hunting and the Great Famine of 1845 - 1847.
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Red deer are believed to have migrated into Britain from Europe over 11,000 years ago. The farming of Red deer, and other species of deer came into practice in the ancient world.
Red Deer - Origins - Predators:
Red Deer's major natural enemies are mountain lions, bears, coyotes, wolves, and cougars. Their main defense methods are running away and hiding. If they have to fight with their predator, they use their hooves, antlers, and teeth.
Red Deer - Conservation Status
Red deer do not have a special conservation status. However, their habitat modification and hunting have influenced their populations greatly. Some populations of the Red deer were greatly reduced in the 19th century. Nowadays, Red deer is a subject to sport hunting. Red deer have increased in number recently.
Red deer are ecologically important. They influence vegetation composition and structure. They serve as an important food source for other animals. The density of Red deer populations can be such that regeneration of native woodland is being prevented.
Red Deer - Associations Links
Deer Industry Association of Australia - Australia-based organization promoting deer farming in this country. Includes a fact sheet, a list books, and links to related sites.
Deer Study and Resource Center - The Deer Study and Resource Centre has evolved from a Government Scheme known as "The Community Programme Scheme" and was originally a part of a project, which ran from 1983 to 1988, known as the "Deer Survey."
National Park Service - Official site of this park in South Dakota. Provides cave maps, as well as details about cave formations, cave tours, spelunking, hiking, and camping; materials on the geologic and paleontologic history of the area; and information about area plantlife and native wildlife.
Professional Deer Management and Training Services - Contains information on terminology, origins and history, appearance, habitat, breeding, behavior, and more.
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Quality Deer Management Association - Non-profit wildlife conservation organization dedicated to ensuring a sustainable future for white-tailed deer and white-tailed deer hunting. Their mission is to promote ethical hunting, sound deer management, and positive relationships among hunters, non-hunters, landowners, and biologists through education.
Raby Deer Park - The 200 acre deer park surrounding Raby Castle has Red deer, the largest British wild land mammal, and the smaller Fallow deer - both herds containing the descendants of deer preserved in this area since Norman times.
The British Deer Society - UK-based organization engaged in deer conservation. Provides details of its training and educational programs, research activities, and the membership criteria. Also contains a list of related books, pictures, and information on various deer species.
The Cervus Elaphus - Find out everything you wanted to know about the Red deer.
The Mammal Society - Recognition, general ecology, conservation, and more information on the species.
Red Deer - Species Related Links
About Red Deer - Red Deer stag.
Cervids - Interesting information on Deer.
Cervus Elaphus - Geographic range, habitat, physical description, reproduction, behavior, food habits, conservation status, and economic importance for humans.
Deer Information - Encyclopedia information on the deer.
Deer UK - About the biology, ecology and history of the six species of deer found wild in the UK (roe, red, fallow, sika, muntjac, and Chinese water deer).
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Shakaree Red Deer Farm © 2000
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Hoofed Mammals - General information, distribution, diet, and habitat.
Mammals: Red Deer - Brief description of this imposing animal.
Red Deer Information - Read about Red deer, and other species of deer.
Red Deer Paintings - View wonderful pictures of Red Deer.
The European Elk - Pictures, and comprehensive information on the species.
The Red Deer Description - Recognition, general ecology, conservation, and frequently asked questions.
