Table Of Contents
- Description
- Behavior
- Biology
- Reproduction and Life History
- Morphology
- Trophic Strategy
- Ecology and Distribution
- Distribution
- Habitat
- Associations
- Conservation
- Trends and Threats
- Relevance
- Uses
- Biodiversity Heritage Library
- References and More Information
- Literature References
- Specialist Projects
- Common Names
Description
This small, stocky (2) introduced species has a shiny reddish coat which turns brownish-grey in winter, and the chin, throat, the area between the hind legs and underside of the long tail are paler (4). Both sexes have a rounded back, and large scent glands below the eye used for scent marking (6). Females are slightly smaller than males; other differences include males possessing antlers, which grow to 7cm in length, and obvious canine teeth that grow up to 3cm long (4). Furthermore, males have a dark 'V' pattern on the forehead (4), whereas females have a diamond shape (5). For the first 8 or so weeks of life, fawns have a light coloured coat with lines of spots around a dark stripe passing along the back (6).
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