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Impressively large
‘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
About the red deer
Red deer are found in Europe. On average, they live for 15 years and weigh between 60 and 200 kilograms. Red deer eat leaves, bark, seeds and grass. After a gestation period of 8.5 months, they give birth to an average of one fawn. Red deer live in herds. A herd of red deer can contain up to 400 animals!
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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?