Red deer (Cervus elaphus) Inchnadamph, Northwest Highlands of Scotland
The red deer is distributed throughout much of Europe and Asia Minor, with isolated populations found as far east as western China. It is closely related to the wapiti (C. canadensis) of North America. Since the decline in the market for venison, the Scottish population has, despite shooting, expanded rapidly, and may number up to 400,000 animals, also necessitating culls to preserve natural habitats. From a slide taken in June 1989
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Red deer (Cervus elaphus) Inchnadamph, Northwest Highlands of Scotland
The red deer is distributed throughout much of Europe and Asia Minor, with isolated populations found as far east as western China. It is closely related to the wapiti (C. canadensis) of North America. Since the decline in the market for venison, the Scottish population has, despite shooting, expanded rapidly, and may number up to 400,000 animals, also necessitating culls to preserve natural habitats. From a slide taken in June 1989
230904 001DN
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