Eastern Roe Deer

The eastern roe deer, also widely called the Siberian roe deer, is a medium-sized deer with hind legs longer than its forelegs. Adults measure about 126.7–144.4 cm long and stand 82–94 cm at the shoulder. The winter coat is largely taupe with creamy underparts, changing to reddish orange in summer. Males carry backward- and upward-slanting antlers, usually with three tines, while juveniles have pale-spotted coats. (Animal Diversity Web)

Eastern roe deer range across northern Asia and extend into central China and eastern Tibet. They use temperate forests, regenerating burns, clearings, grasslands, tall-grass meadows, and floodplains, reaching elevations of 3,300 m. Many populations migrate seasonally, typically moving 100–300 km to avoid severe winter conditions. Outside migration they commonly form small family groups. Their plant diet includes leaves, flowers, stems, and woody material, with mosses and fungi also eaten during winter. (Animal Diversity Web)