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Fallow Deer

Scientific Name

Dama dama

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Fun Fact!

Did you Know?!

The white-tailed deer is the most common type of deer in North America. They can run up to 30 miles per hour and jump over 8 feet high!

Life Span

In the wild

4-20 years (varies by species)

at the zoo

Varies by species

Size

Weight

Varies by species (e.g., White-tailed deer: 100-300 pounds)

Height

Varies by species (e.g., White-tailed deer: 2.5-3.5 feet at the shoulder)

Diet

Omnivorous

A lot of insects and occasionally plants.

Region

All continents except Antarctica and Australia.

They can be found in a variety of habitats such as forests, mountains, and grasslands – just like at Twin Valley Zoo.

Conservation Status

Endangered (EN)

Learn more about their conservation status.

The IUCN, International Union for Conservation of Natur maintains the Red List, a global database assessing the conservation status of species. It's a vital tool for tracking endangered species and guiding conservation efforts.

See the Red List

in the twin valleys

Fallow Deer

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Visit them at Brantford Nature's Getaway

Navigate to them across our 25 acres.

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Fallow Deer

Dama dama

Learn more about them below

Life Span

In the wild

4-20 years (varies by species)

at the zoo

Varies by species

Size

Weight

Varies by species (e.g., White-tailed deer: 100-300 pounds)

Height

Varies by species (e.g., White-tailed deer: 2.5-3.5 feet at the shoulder)

Diet

Region

All continents except Antarctica and Australia.

Conservation Status

Endangered (EN)

in the twin valleys

Navigate to them across our 25 acres.

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