Capreolus - Wikipedia The taxonomic name Capreolus is derived from capra or caprea, meaning 'billy goat', with the diminutive suffix - olus The meaning of this word in Latin is not entirely clear: it may have meant ' ibex ' or ' chamois ' [8]
Roe deer | Habitat, Diet Adaptations | Britannica Roe deer, (genus Capreolus), small, graceful Eurasian deer of the family Cervidae (order Artiodactyla) There are two species of roe deer: the European, or western, roe deer (Capreolus capreolus) and the larger Siberian roe deer (C pygargus)
Roe Deer Animal Facts - Capreolus capreolus - A-Z Animals The scientific name of the roe deer is Capreolus capreolus Capra or caprea is thought to be the Latin name for the roe deer (and also the name for a wild goat) The suffix –olus is added to the word as a way to denote its small size
ADW: Capreolus capreolus: INFORMATION Roe deer prefer forest steppe and small insular forests among croplands They also like high-grass meadows with some shrubs They prefer burns and cutovers in forestlands and croplands that serve the purpose of revegetation
Roe deer (Capreolus capreolus) There were seven species of ancient deer Procapreolus, and of those seven species, Capreolus is believed to have descended from Procapreolus wenzensis, about 3 million years ago (from fossil evidence in western Russia)
Roe Deer (Capreolus) - Know Your Mammals Roe Deer (Capreolus) captivate many wildlife enthusiasts with their graceful movements and gentle demeanor These nimble creatures roam the woodlands and fields of Europe and parts of Asia, embodying the beauty of the natural world
Roe Deer Capreolus capreolus (Linnaeus, 1758) | SpringerLink This comprehensive chapter covers various aspects of the biology and natural history of the Roe Deer (Capreolus capreolus), including names, taxonomy, subspecies and distribution, descriptive notes, habitat, movements and home range, activity patterns, feeding
Capreolus - Roe deers: facts, distribution population | BioDB The genus Capreolus is where you’ll find some of the most graceful and charming deer in the world — the roe deer! These deer are smaller and more delicate than their bigger cousins like elk or moose, but they make up for it with elegance, speed, and a quiet, almost magical presence