Scottish red deer

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The Scottish red deer (Cervus elaphus scoticus) is a subspecies of red deer that is native to United Kingdom.

[edit] Description

This deer is slightly smaller than the West European red deer. During the summer, the coat is lighter in color with a distinct border to the lighter patch on the rump. Rest of the color is dark reddish brown with a grayer face and neck. The legs are blackish brown. In winter, the animal grows long hair on the neck. The brow and the bez tines usually close together and at a distance above the burr.

[edit] Range/Habitat

This deer thrives in the moorlands of Scotland, and also in places such as, Westmorland, Devon, and Somerset. Some individuals can be found in the New Forest and in the counties Kerry and Donegal in Ireland. Most of the park deer in England have derived from the larger subspecies brought from the European mainland.