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Red deer
"The red deer is the largest animal living in the wild in the Netherlands."
Discover in real lifeHabitat:
Europe
Food:
leaves, bark, seeds and grass
Lifespan:
15 years
Weight:
60 to 200 pounds
Number of youngsters:
1 juvenile
Carrying time:
8.5 months
IUCN Status:
safe
EEP:
no
On tiptoes
Red deer walk on the tips of their toes. The back legs that we see are actually elongated feet. The joint halfway up their leg is not a knee, but an ankle. The bones of the knee, upper leg and hip are higher up in the body and are hardly visible. Because of the shape of their legs, deer and other ungulates can run really fast.
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Theme area: On the Move
You can see the red deer in the ‘On Your Own strength’ theme area. Here, you’ll discover how animals move and why moving – or, conversely, staying still – is important for survival.
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Species conservation in Eindhoven Zoo
Fortunately, the status of the red deer is safe. But unfortunately, many of the species you see in the park are endangered and struggling in their original habitats. Did you know that worldwide more than 10,000 animal species are threatened with extinction are endangered? Together we can help them, with big, or small steps. Want to know how?