Deer
From wild herds to festive favourites: All you need to know about reindeer and how they became a key part of Christmas
Reindeer may now be famed for their Christmas associations, but their history with humans goes back thousands of years
How to identify animal droppings: Our guide to the wildlife poop you might find in your garden or out on a walk
Droppings or scats can tell us a lot about which animals have been visiting our gardens, parks and countryside, including hedgehogs, foxes and badgers. Our expert guide explains how to identify which poos belong to which species. Plus, animal droppings from species from around the world – and fungi and insects you might spot on droppings.
Roe deer guide: what they eat, how big they are and how to age a roe deer by their antlers
Learn all about the roe deer, Britain's most widespread deer
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Why deer have antlers
What are antlers made of and how much do a red deer stag's antlers weigh?
Why do female reindeer grow antlers?
Both male and female reindeer grow antlers, but that makes them unique in the deer world. Why are reindeer different? Biologist Craig Roberts has the answers.
Baby of elusive deer species photographed for first time in Cambodia
Images from Virachey National Park include the first ever photographs of large-antlered muntjac fawns in the country, as well as a range of other interesting species such as Asian golden cat, moon and sun bears and Sunda pangolin.
How to identify deer antlers
Early spring is a great time to look for the cast antlers of British deer. Learn how to identify antlers in BBC Wildlife expert guide.
How to identify animal tracks and trails
Learn how to find and identify British animal tracks and trails when they are well preserved in wet mud or snow with BBC Wildlife expert tracking guide.
Amazing wildlife moments in India
Wildlife photographer Rathika Ramasamy shares some of the most exciting moments that she has photographed.
Parks urge photographers to be cautious during deer rut
The Royal Parks are reminding visitors to give the wild deer space.
Understand the deer rut, plus the best places to see red deer
Red deer, fallow deer and sika deer are most exciting to watch in the autumn, when the rut begins. But not all deer are the same, so what should you look out for?
