fallow deer
Scientific name: Dama dama
Identification: Introduced by European settlers. Medium sized game. There are different color variants. Black, white and the common yellow-brown body color with white dots over the majority of the body. Rams have large palm antlers.
Mass: 60-100 kg / 132-220 lbs
Shoulder height: 95 cm / 37″
Life expectancy: 13 years
Habitat: Very well adapted to the colder regions of South Africa. Prefers grasslands with ample tree cover. Thorn thickets are ideal habitat for them.
Habits: Most active during early mornings and late afternoon. Will head into thick bush when disturbed.
RW: Min: 25 2/8″, Max: 32 2/8″
SCI: Min: 150″ Rifle, 135″ Bow