Roe Deer Research Paper

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On average the lifespan for a roe deer in the wild is 10 years old. When alarmed the roe deer will make a loud barking sound that much resembles a dog. Males may also make a low grunting noise. An alarmed roe deer will also flash its white rump patch. These patches differ between males and females with a female having a heart shape and the male having a kidney shape. During the breeding season bucks become aggressive, maintaining their territory around one or more does. Fights break out between these bucks and will often result in serious injury or death with the winner of the fight gaining access to the loser’s territory or doe. Before the buck is ready to mate courtship will take over where the buck chases the doe for some time then mating

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