Siberian Roe Deer
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C. p. tianschanicus |
Capreolus pygargus, also known as the Siberian roe deer or eastern roe deer, is a species of roe deer found in northeastern Asia. In addition to Siberia, it is found in Kazakhstan, the Tian Shan Mountains, Eastern Tibet, the Korean peninsula, and northeastern China. In addition, it has become naturalized in England.[1][citation needed]
The Siberian roe deer was once considered as the same species as the European roe deer (Capreolus capreolus), but it is now considered to be separate[citation needed]. It has larger antlers with more branches than those of European roe deer. The Siberian species can be found across central Asia and in the Caucasus Mountains and weighs up to 59 kg. The Siberian and European roe deer meet at the Caucasus Mountains with the Siberian roe deer occupying the northern flank, and the European roe deer occupying the southern flank, Asia Minor, and parts of north-western Iran. Roe deer can jump up to 15 metres[clarify], and generally live about 8-12 years, with a maximum of about 14-18 years.
There are two subspecies of Siberian roe deer, Capreolus pygargus pygargus and Capreolus pygargus tianshanicus.
[edit] Notes
- ^ Taylor, J. (1939). The Distribution of Wild Deer in England and Wales (excerpt). JSTOR. Retrieved on 2006-10-01.
[edit] References
- Deer Specialist Group 1996. Capreolus pygargus. In: IUCN 2006. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. <www.iucnredlist.org>. Downloaded on 01 October 2006.
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