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Fallow deer
Scientific name: Dama dama
Although introduced by the Normans, the fallow deer has been here so long that it is considered naturalised. Look out for groups of white-spotted deer in woodland glades.
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Stats
Length: 1.3-1.8mShoulder height: 0.5-1.2m
Weight: 31-63kg
Average lifespan: 8-16 years
Conservation status
Introduced, but naturalised species. Protected in the UK under the Deer Act 1991.