News tagged with fallow deer

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

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

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