News tagged with fallow deer

Honest deer every year

The vocalisations or 'groans' of male fallow deer provide rivals and potential mates with an honest account of the emitting animal's competitive abilities. A study, published in the open access journal BMC Biology, descri ...

Biology / Plants & Animals

created Apr 09, 2010 | popularity 3.7 / 5 (3) | comments 1 | with audio podcast

Fallow deer become hoarse in the hunt for a mate

Fallow deer become hoarse when trying to attract a mate, according to scientists from Queen Mary, University of London.

Biology / Plants & Animals

created May 19, 2009 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (3) | comments 0

Female deer confirm bigger is not always better when choosing a mate

Female deer do not always choose the bigger and dominant males to mate with, scientists from Queen Mary, University of London and Hartpury College have found.

Biology / Plants & Animals

created Apr 06, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 0