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| Fallow deer are an introduced species commonly seen at Land Between the Lakes. Several populations of fallow deer are established in the United States, most of which were released for hunting. Fallow deer are originally from Europe. They have a stocky body with short head, ears, and legs. During the summer in the LBL populations they are usually light to dark reddish brown with white spots and a black line down the back, extending to the tail. In winter, they are darker and the spots become fainter. In other populations, they are often all white or all black. Once old enough, their antlers are distincly palmated. When excited or spooked, they often stot (bouncing on all four legs). Fallow deer feed on a variety of grasses, sedges, etc. |