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Deer range in size from the small mouse deer all the way up to the moose/Eurasian elk. Many may live 14 or more years in captivity but life expectancy in the wild may not be well established. Does/cows of many deer species live longer than males, not only due to hunting but because bucks/bulls competing for breeding rights age much faster.
Below is information on 4 well known deer species in North America.
Whitetail deer average 5-16 years in captivity. Estimated average in the wild is much less,4.5-7 years according to a study done in 2003.
Mule deer average 9-11 years in the wild. 9-15 in captivity.
Elk average 8-14 years in the wild and 17-22 in captivity.
Moose/Eurasian Elk 10-20 years in the wild. Captive animals don't live appreciably longer.
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What herbivores live in the forest?
Deer, and bunnies.
How long do red blod cells live?
Red blood cells live about 120 days. When they get old their membrane started to show wear and they get removed from the blood circulation.
When a deer is eating grass what is the deer called?
The deer would be called a consumer because its eating the grass
What 3 herbivores live in forests?
there are alot more than three herbivors in a forest there are more round 300 kinds but im only going to name three on of them is a deer the second thing is a squirrel and the third thig is a chipmunk. here are the three herbivores in a forest i promised you ok bye.
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How long do red deer live?
the red deer live about 10 to 13 years in the wild
How long can a red deer live?
3 years
Are there any type of deer that live in Europe?
Yes. Red deer live in Europe.
Where does Red deer live?
red deer live in beach forests, pine forests, scrub and the tops of mountians, hills. food has to be near if a deer is going to live there.
How long do whitetail deer live?
In the wild, deer may live ten years. However in captivity with no predators or automobiles to worry about, deer may live to age 20.
What kind of deer live in the rainforest?
One type of deer that live in the rainforest is the white-tailed deer. Red Brocket deer, or Brockets, are another type of deer living in the rainforest.
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Do red deer live on there own?
No, they are not solitary animals, they live in a family group called a Herd.
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no eye deer
How long do deer flies live?
20 years
Male red deer?
Red deer are a species of deer. They live in herds. The male battles it out for the females during the ruttng season. The male red deer is called a stag, A young (infant) is called a calf. The female is called a doe. Red deer live in Scotland and Asia( some parts of new zealend too) They prefer cold climates and eat whats called grass. Red deers meat is sold and called venison(Which you may had heard of before.)
What deer live in Britain?
Red, roe, fallow, sika, mountjac etc.
