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Fallow deer were introduced to Britain by the Normans, and possibly earlier by the Romans, too. They are the most numerous deer species in Britain, with an estimated fallow deer population of around 100,000. Arguably, fallow deer with their distinctive dappled, Bambi-like coats are also the most attractive of the four main deer species in Britain, but not all fallows are dappled, and there are a number of different fallow deer forms and colorations. Their woodland habitat and elusive habits and lifecycle mean that the true wild fallow deer are often difficult to spot, but resident herds in many parks present an ideal opportunity to observe these charming creatures.

Size and Appearance of Fallow Deer

Fallow deer stand in size between the red deer and the roe deer, with the buck measuring just over 3 feet at the shoulder and weighing over 200 lbs. The female or doe is only a few inches shorter, but much more lightly built.

Generally fallow deer can be recognised most easily by their beautifully dappled coat of pale chestnut with characteristic white spots on the back and flanks and a white tail, which flashes an alarm signal as they take flight. The white spots may disappear in winter. They also have a black streak along the spine which goes right to the end of their tails.


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