Doe

The doe is the smallest European deer species. Bucks have antlers with a maximum of three ends, the goats are without antlers. Does can sprint quickly, but they aren’t arduous. They are not sociable, but break as a cultural successor increasingly in human settlements.

Species name: doe
Scientific name: Capreolus capreolus
Class: Mammals
Order: Cloven Hoofed Animal
Family: deer
Weight: about 34 kg
Characteristics: Delicate body, high runs, black bandage from nose to upper lip, bright spot - so-called mirror - at the rump
Life expectancy: approx. 25 years
Enemies: Red Fox, Lynx, Wolf
Mating time: August Litter size: 1 - 4 fawns
Gestation perios: 44 weeks (22 weeks effective development time)
Food: Plants and grasses, very demanding in the choice of food, Nutrient-rich, easily digestible food, takes "only a little" of each plant (concentrate seeder)

Did you know, that ...
does have a prolonged gestation period? This means that the pregnancy would take 5 months. In the winter months, however, it is exposed for 4 months and the hatchling does not develop further. However, the pregnancy lasts 9 months.