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The '''grass deer''', also known as the '''striped deer''', '''Alpan deer''', or '''Rikkin''', is a medium-sized species of deer native to [[Alpa]]. It has several sub-species, including the king deer and winter deer, that are distributed throughout the continent. | |||
==Description== | |||
The most notable feature of a grass deer is their striped coat, a feature not found in other deer species. Their coats are mainly a reddish-brown color, with narrow light brown or cream stripes along their flanks. From a distance, the stripes are not easy to discern, and blend into the overall coat to help camouflage the animal in wooded environments. In the winter, the main part of the deer's coat darkens slightly to a more grayish-brown color. | |||
Male grass deer have prominent antlers that are shed and regrow every year. New antlers typically begin to grow in mid-spring, and are initially covered with velvet that is rubbed off against trees. Contrary to popular belief, bucks rarely use their antlers to fight one another; they are not territorial animals, and usually only fight over does during mating season. These "fights" usually involve little fighting, but rather posturing, vocalizing, and mock charges from the opponents. In very rare circumstances when two deer actually fight, they use both their hooves and antlers. (Does will fight as well, although only rarely.) | |||
Revision as of 04:36, 23 July 2017
The grass deer, also known as the striped deer, Alpan deer, or Rikkin, is a medium-sized species of deer native to Alpa. It has several sub-species, including the king deer and winter deer, that are distributed throughout the continent.
Description
The most notable feature of a grass deer is their striped coat, a feature not found in other deer species. Their coats are mainly a reddish-brown color, with narrow light brown or cream stripes along their flanks. From a distance, the stripes are not easy to discern, and blend into the overall coat to help camouflage the animal in wooded environments. In the winter, the main part of the deer's coat darkens slightly to a more grayish-brown color.
Male grass deer have prominent antlers that are shed and regrow every year. New antlers typically begin to grow in mid-spring, and are initially covered with velvet that is rubbed off against trees. Contrary to popular belief, bucks rarely use their antlers to fight one another; they are not territorial animals, and usually only fight over does during mating season. These "fights" usually involve little fighting, but rather posturing, vocalizing, and mock charges from the opponents. In very rare circumstances when two deer actually fight, they use both their hooves and antlers. (Does will fight as well, although only rarely.)