Red Deer Stag
Manufacturer: Schleich
Red Deer Stag
The Red Deer the second largest deer in the world is also the most widely distributed of deer species. Generally, the average male (stag) Red Deer of Europe is 1.2 meters (4 ft) tall and weighs 295 kilograms (650 lbs). Only the stags have antlers which start growing in the spring and are shed each year, usually at the end of winter. Males use their antlers to compete with other males during breeding season. Also, during this time, red deer males grow a mane around their neck. This mane is made up of thick fur and makes the red buck look more intimidating. These deer can live between ten and twenty years, depending on whether they live in captivity or in the wild.