Deer in the UK

Red Deer

Britains largest land-mammal. Generally common in the Scottish Highlands, and also The Lake District, East Anglia and the south-west of England.

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Fallow Deer

Fallow deer can be found in most counties in England and Wales, and there are large populations in pockets spread across Scotland. The species was introduced by the Normans and quickly became established in the wild in hunting forests and chases. There are no really accurate estimates, but there must be tens of thousands of fallow deer in Britain.

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Roe Deer

The roe became extinct in England during the 18th century, but survived in woodland in parts of the Central and North West Highlands. Many populations have been reintroduced in England and there are now an estimated 500,000 roe deer in Britain.

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Silka Deer

Sika deer were introduced from ASIA to Brownsea Island in 1856, not long afterwards they swam ashore and colonised the local countryside. From there they have began spreading further afield.

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Chinese Water Deer

A small deer without antlers and cute ‘teddy Bear’ Ears. The bucks have large protruding tusks used as weapons during the rut and in defence against predators.

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Muntjac Deer

A Small, stocky deer, russet brown in summer, grey brown in winter. Short antlers and visible canine teeth in bucks. Very large facial glands below the eyes. Ginger forehead with pronounced black lines running in bucks. Haunches higher than withers, giving a hunched appearance. Short antlers up to 10cm.

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