Physical Description: These small deer have a white-to-buff patch on their
rump, a black nose and 'moustache', and a white chin. Their coat varies from sandy
to reddish-brown in the summer, to grey-brown or even black in winter.
Scottish Distribution: Widely distributed throughout Scotland.
Habitat: They live in woodland, preferably with open patches of ground,
and with access to the edges of fields.
Diet: Roe deer feed on brambles, roses, herbs, grasses, and the leaves
of young, broad-leaved trees and bushes. They are very particular, choosing only
the most nutritious items.
Latin Name: Capreolus capreolus
