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Red deer<\/h1>\n \n \n\n

In an idyllic, unspoiled setting, watch deer roaming freely across dozens of acres of wilderness. They share the habitat with other deer species\u2014fallow deer and mouflon\u2014along the Blue Trail, which is dedicated to European wildlife.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n

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A creature of the plains<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Originally, deer lived in open habitats (plains), as evidenced by their antlers, which are ill-suited to forest life. Today, due to human activities, deer can be found in all types of forests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are nearly 9,000 deer in Lorraine. Males and females live in separate herds and come together during the rutting season in the fall. Does give birth to their fawns in May and June.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Corsican deer has gone extinct, but efforts are underway to introduce the Sardinian deer\u2014which is very similar in its small size\u2014to the island.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n

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Description<\/h2>\n \n

Cervus elaphus<\/p>\n \n

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In France, it is the largest herbivore in our forests (following the extinction of the European bison, the aurochs, the wild horse, and the moose).<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/section>\n\n

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It feeds on herbs and grasses, buds in the spring, and tree bark in the winter.
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