Red Deer Rely on Their Body Fat to Survive the Winter (IMAGE)

University of Veterinary Medicine -- Vienna

Red Deer Rely on Their Body Fat to Survive the Winter

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Red deer have a highly hierarchical herd structure. Before the experiment, behavioral observations were used to determine the social status of individuals in the group.

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Folko Balfanz

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