Muntjac Deer
(Muntiacus reevesi) |  | - Introduced by the Duke of Bedford
- Originates from South East Asia
- Their coats are a dark sandy colour and have a dark brown stripe down their backs
- They have two prominent teeth growing from their upper jaw
- Found in parks in Woburn, but also in the wild in counties around Bedfordshire
- Escapees have established themselves throughout England, and can be found in Nottinghamshire
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Red Deer
(Cerbus elaphus) |  | - Red Deer are Britain's largest existing land mammals
- A stag can weigh up to 450 lbs
- They're known to mate with Sika Deer
- Indigenous herds live in the Scottish highlands, Western Islands and the Lake District.
- Red deer can be found in Nottinghamshire
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Reindeer
(Rangifer Tarandus) |  | - Reindeers in Britain can only be found in Cairngorm in Scotland
- They can weigh approximately 300 lbs
- They eat Lichen from the ground
- Extremely unlikely to be found in Nottingham!
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