Red deer  (Cervus elaphus)

Learn about the scientific name of this species and how it fits into the tree of life at Nature Navigator.

Range

Red deer are patchily distributed in the UK; they are widespread and locally common in northern Scotland. Populations in Scotland and the north-west of England represent native stock, whereas in south-west Scotland and most of England they are likely to be escapees from deer parks (8). In many areas, populations of this species are thought to be on the increase (8), but numbers in Wales are low (8).

You can view distribution information for this species at the National Biodiversity Network Gateway.

Habitat

This species occupies a range of habitats including grassland, woodland and upland moors (8).

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