What is Roe deer?
{{about|the European species|the Asian species|Siberian roe deer}} [[File:Capreolus capreolus 2 Jojo.jpg|thumb|200px|Male and female roe deer]] [[File:Capreolus-capreolus-map.png|thumb|200px|Range of the European roe deer]] The '''roe deer''' or (''Capreolus capreolus'') is a [[deer]] species of [[Europe]] and [[Asia Minor]]. It is also called '''European roe deer''' to not confuse it with the related Asian species, the [[Siberian roe deer]] (''Capreolus pygargus''). == Appearance == The roe deer is a smaller deer. In the summer its fur is reddish-brown, in the winter it is greyish brown or dark brown. Fawns have a reddish-brown fur, with white spots on their back and sides. Male roe deer have [[antlers]], which are small compared to other deer species. The antlers can become up to 20-25 cm (8-10 in) long, with two or three (rarely four) points. == Range and habitat == The roe deer lives in [[Europe]], [[Asia Minor]], and the coastal regions of the [[Caspian Sea]]. == Life == Roe deer mate during July and August. After 10 months the female gives birth to 1-3 (usually 2) fawns, usually in May/June. They become mature when they are 1 1/2 year old. Roe deer can live up to 10-12 years in the wild, in captivity up to 17 years. ==Related pages== {{commons|Capreolus capreolus}} {{wikispecies|Capreolus capreolus}} * [[Siberian roe deer]] * [[Bambi (character)|Bambi]], a famous fictional roe deer [[Category:Deer]] [[Category:Mammals of Europe]] [[Category:Mammals of Asia]]