European roe deer
Capreolus capreolus
ok. 75 cmAdult male
at the shoulder
at the shoulder
- Mass
- 22.6–30 kgDorosłe osobniki
European roe deer — size comparison
The European roe deer is a common inhabitant of Polish forests, meadows and fields. It favours a mosaic of woodland and open ground where it can feed and quickl
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Height
Ground barkReference values · details in the profiles
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approx. 75 cm
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European roe deer — size comparison — facts and sources
The European roe deer is a common inhabitant of Polish forests, meadows and fields. It favours a mosaic of woodland and open ground where it can feed and quickly retreat into cover. Bucks carry small antlers shed annually, and the distinctive white rump patch helps animals follow one another when fleeing.
Roe deer select young shoots, herbs and leaves more selectively than large grazing cattle. They may form loose groups in winter, while adult males defend territories in the breeding season. Roe deer exhibit delayed implantation: the embryo remains dormant for several months before rapid development begins.
Young have white spots that disappear during their first months of life.
Sarna europejska jest pospolitym mieszkańcem polskich lasów, łąk i pól. Najlepiej czuje się w mozaice zadrzewień i otwartych terenów, gdzie może żerować i szybko ukryć się w osłonie. Kozły noszą niewielkie poroże zrzucane co roku, a charakterystyczne białe lustro na zadzie pomaga osobnikom śledzić się podczas ucieczki. Animal Diversity Web podaje 66–83,3 cm w barku; plansza używa reprezentatywnych 75 cm, wyłączając poroże i uszy.