Deer of the World: Their Evolution, Behavior, and Ecology

Rolf O. Peterson, Valerius Geist

Journal of Wildlife Management · 2000 · 476 citations · 0 references

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Abstract

Tells how the deer family (Cervidae) has evolved over the years and how its adaptations have made it one of the most successful mammals on earth. They flourish in nearly every habitat and have left a fossil record of dramatic earlier forms. This text discusses the characteristics of each species.