Siberian roe deer
Animals

Facts about Siberian roe deer

We found 15 facts about Siberian roe deer

Eastern roe deer

The Siberian roe deer is a widespread species, commonly found in Siberia and Mongolia. They are shy animals, mostly solitary, but form a herd during winter. Some, but not all, form mobs to perform mass migration.

Siberian roe deer
1
They are native to northeastern Asia.
It can also be found in Kazakhstan and certain parts of Kyrgyzstan, mainly the Tian Shan Mountains.
2
They belong to the genus Capreolus.
They are also called the eastern roe deer.
3
On average, the Siberian roe deer grow to 145 centimeters tall and weigh approximately 60 kg.
4
Their typical lifespan ranges from 10 to 18 years.
5
Even though they are commonly mistaken for the European roe deer, they can be distinguished by their antlers.
The Siberian roe deer have larger, more branched antlers.
6
They are sexually dimorphic.
Males, called bucks, are larger and have widely spread three-tined antlers.
7
Bucks shed their antlers in the fall or early winter.
The antlers begin to regrow right after they are shed.
8
Females, called doe, give birth to one or two fawns after a 300-day gestation.
9
They undergo embryonic diapause.
Doe can delay the implantation of an embryo, so she will not give birth during winter.
10
The Siberian roe deer are nocturnal.
Their activity happens after dawn, while they spend most of the day sleeping.
11
The Siberian roe deer are vocal.
Scientists distinguished six different sounds they use to communicate: screaming, rasping, whining, barking, whistling, and squeaking.
12
They are herbivores.
Their diet consists of over 600 species of plants.
13
Siberian roe deer are mostly solitary.
They form a herd of typically 30 individuals for feeding purposes during winter, and while migrating, they can form a mob of even 500 individuals.
14
They have a number of natural predators.
They are the most preferred prey of Amur leopards, but they are also preyed upon by Siberian lynx, Himalayan wolf, or Siberian tiger.
15
They are listed as Least Concern by the IUCN.
Their numbers, however, are not known.
Hungry for more facts?

Latest topics

42 facts about Kyshtym disaster
42 facts about Kyshtym disaster
The first nuclear accident in Earth's history
Before information about it saw the light of day, the Soviets hid it for over 30 years. The explosion at the Mayak combine was the first nuclear accid ...
37 facts about Saint Petersburg
37 facts about Saint Petersburg
A city of many names
It was a dream and a matter of prestige for the Romanov dynasty to gain access to the Baltic Sea and build a metropolis to testify to Russia's emergin ...
32 facts about Peter the Great
32 facts about Peter the Great
The first Emperor of all Russia
Peter the Great is considered one of Russia's greatest rulers. He was a great reformer, strategist, and builder who was the first of the tsars to trav ...
39 facts about Dyatlov Pass incident
39 facts about Dyatlov Pass incident
Mysterious tragedy in the Ural mountains
The case of a group of students at the Ural Polytechnical Institute in Sverdlovsk continues to arouse great interest and raise many questions. A group ...
11 facts about Brooklyn Bridge
11 facts about Brooklyn Bridge
The first steel suspension bridge in the world
It is one of the oldest suspension bridges in the world. It connects Brooklyn with Manhattan, runs over the East River, and was completed in 1883. ...
31 facts about Brazil
31 facts about Brazil
South America's largest country
Brazil is the largest and most populous country in South America and one of the largest and most populous countries in the world. A former Portuguese ...
44 facts about Ghent
44 facts about Ghent
City of three towers
Ghent is one of Belgium's most visited cities by tourists. This beautiful old Flanders city combines dignity, beauty, culture, and creativity. It is a ...
31 facts about Thailand
31 facts about Thailand
A country on the Indochinese Peninsula
Thailand is an Asian country located in its south-eastern part, famous for its interesting culture and religious architecture. This exotic country, wh ...

Similar topics