Deer Species and Characteristics

The video provides an overview of deer, explaining their global distribution, diet, and unique digestion process. It covers the physical characteristics of deer, including the terminology for different genders and ages. The video also discusses antler growth, the role of velvet, and highlights unique species like the vampire deer. Finally, it lists various deer species, noting the largest and smallest, and mentions extinct species.

On which continent do deer not naturally live?

• Australia

• Africa

• Antarctica

• Asia

What type of food do deer primarily consume?

• Fish

• Insects

• Meat

• Plants

What is the term for a young deer?

• Buck

• Stag

• Doe

• Fawn

Which deer species is known for having fangs instead of antlers?

• Moose

• White-tailed deer

• Chinese water deer

• Red deer

What is the fastest growing living tissue in the world?

• Fingernails

• Human hair

• Deer antlers

• Bamboo

What is the purpose of the velvet on deer antlers?

• Camouflage

• Aid in regrowth

• Decoration

• Protection

What happens to a deer's antlers every year?

• They become permanent

• They fall off and regrow

• They change color

• They grow larger

Which deer species is currently the largest?

• Elk

• Moose

• Irish giant deer

• Reindeer

What is the smallest species of deer?

• Elk

• Padu

• White-tailed deer

• Red deer

Which of the following is not a member of the deer family?

• Horse

• Elk

• Reindeer

• Moose