Animal Behavior: Adult males are usually solitary, however at the end of the summer months they may form small bachelor herds of fewer than 6. They begin joining the female groups by early autumn, the beginning of rut. Fallow deer are active, mainly nocturnally and exhibit peak activity periods during dusk and dawn. They lead a shy and withdrawn existence in the forest.

Eating Habits: Fallow deer forage on a variety of vegetation, usually grasses, mast, and browse. Other items in their diet may include herbs, dwarf shrubs, leaves, buds, shoots, and bark. Their diets are adaptable and depend on season and availability.

Range: Fallow deer have had a natural range in southern European regions, Asia Minor, along the Mediterranean Sea, and possibly in northern Africa, and Ethiopia. They have been introduced to 38 countries in North and South America.

Animal Facts: Fallow deer impact the plant communities in which they live through browsing. Animal Facts: Fallow deer are preyed on by humans and large predators. Fallow deer have an average lifespan of 20 to 25 years.