About
Western roe deer (Capreolus capreolus). A small deer widely distributed mainly in Europe, occurring in forests, wetlands, and agricultural land. Body length about 107–126 cm, shoulder height about 66–83 cm; primarily feeds on herbaceous plants and utilizes over 1,000 plant species. Mating occurs from spring to summer, and 1–3 fawns are born the following spring to summer; it has the characteristic of delaying implantation of the fertilized egg to adjust the timing of birth. Mostly solitary, active at dawn and dusk, and may form groups in winter. Population is increasing and assessed as Least Concern.
