Scottish red deer
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The Scottish red deer (Cervus elaphus scoticus) is a subspecies of red deer that is native to United Kingdom.
[edit] Description
This deer is slightly smaller than the West European red deer. During the summer, the coat is lighter in color with a distinct border to the lighter patch on the rump. Rest of the color is dark reddish brown with a grayer face and neck. The legs are blackish brown. In winter, the animal grows long hair on the neck. The brow and the bez tines usually close together and at a distance above the burr.
[edit] Range/Habitat
This deer thrives in the moorlands of Scotland. In places such as, Westmoreland, Devon, and Somerset. Few individuals are found in the New Forest and Kerry. Most of the park deer in England have derived from the larger subspecies brought from the European mainland.
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