Roe Deer

Capreolus capreolus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Artiodactyla · Cervidae

About

The roe deer, also known as the roe, western roe deer, or European roe, is a species of deer. The male of the species is sometimes referred to as a roebuck. The roe is a small deer, reddish and grey-brown, and well-adapted to cold environments. The species is widespread in Europe, from the Mediterranean to Scandinavia, from Scotland to the Caucasus, and east as far as northern Iran.

Fun Fact

Roe deer practice delayed implantation — after mating in July, the fertilized egg floats dormant in the uterus for five months before implanting in January, so fawns are born in optimal spring conditions.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Forests and fields

Diet

Herbivore

Lifespan

10-12 years

Threats

Wildfire
Illegal Logging

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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