Fallow Deer

Fallow Deer

The fallow deer was probably native to the Mediterranean region and western Asia but has been introduced in many areas and now occurs wild in Europe and the United States, and is thriving on many Texas ranches.

Spotted Fallow Deer

It often inhabits open woods; the females and young live in groups while the males remain apart except in the autumn breeding season.

		The fallow deer stands about 3 feet at the shoulder. It is typically yellowish brown with white spots in summer and uniformly grayish brown in winter, although common color variations are white and chocolate.
White Fallow Deer

The buck has broad, flattened antlers, usually about about 2 feet long, with a number of projecting tines.

Chocolate Fallow Deer