Deer

• 3 different types of deer in Ireland.

• A large deer brownish-red coat and white patch on his tail called red deer.

A smaller deer

• There is a smaller deer with a light brown coat and white tail called a sika deer.

Brown deer

• There’s a brown deer with white spots and a black tail.

• Male deer is called a Buck or a Stag.• Female deer is called a Doe.• A young deer is called a Fawn or a calf.

Antlers

• Male deer have antlers.• Female deer do not.• Male deer lose their antlers each spring.• They grow back bigger and stronger then.• They use these antlers for fighting.

Mmm, what’s for dinner?

• Deer eat grass, heather, young tree shoots and barks of trees.

• Deer eat quickly so they don’t bother to chew their food.

• Later they bring their food back up and chew it --- Uggghhh!!!!

Reindeer

• Rudolph is a reindeer. Reindeer are very strong runners & swimmers.

• They live for about 10yrs.• Both male and female reindeer have antlers.• Their thick fur keeps them warm and helps

them to float in water. • They are herbivores but people eat deer!!!

Question time

• How many types of deer live in Ireland?• Can you describe them?• A male deer is called a ..........?• A female deer is called a ........?• A young deer is called a ..........?• Reindeer are strong _____ & ______?

Answers

• 3• Red deer, Sika deer & brown deer.• Buck/ Stag• Doe• Calf/ fawn.

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