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European Roe Deer

Capreolus capreolus

Least Concern
European Roe Deer
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Location
It was historically recorded in Harrir Dagh, Zakho, and Mergasour, with a herd recorded in the Barzan area in 2014. A small population of this species is suspected to remain in the Mergasour area close to the border with Turkey. Governorate: Erbil; Duhok
Nearest City
Erbil
Coordinates
35.959901, 43.610359
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This species is active throughout the day and night, with activity reaching a peak at dawn and dusk. It is either solitary or lives in family groups.

Project contributors: Soran H. Ahmed and Soma I. Majeed.
Photo Credit: Soran H. Ahmed and Soma I. Majeed