D is for Deer

Did you know that prior to the 15th century the term deer (or der) was used to describe all wild animals? That's right. In Middle English, der was used for wild animals and cattle was used to describe domesticated livestock. It was not until after this time that the terms began to be used specifically to refer to what we now call deer.

Yosemite Deer Print by mlewallpapers

There are indigenous populations of deer on all continents, except for Antartica and Australia. Australia and New Zealand now have species of deer which were introduced by settlers in the 19th century.

Mule Deer Poster by Keller_Photography

The continent which has the most species of deer in the world is the Eurasian continent, with the largest number found in Asia.

Deer in Frosty Hills by Bebops