European Roe Deer Capreolus capreolus (Linnaeus, 1758)

Lorenzini, Rita; Hewison, Mark; Gaillard, Jean‐Michel; Garofalo, Luisa; Rossi, Luca; Morellet, Nicolas; Verheyden, Hélène; Lovari, Sandro; Lister, Adrian M.; Mattioli, Stefano

doi:10.1007/978-3-030-24475-0_25

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“…We also estimate the body mass of roe deer from Canalettes, Valdegoga and Gerde, where raw data was available 113 , 115 , 117 . Sexual dimorphism in roe deer is low and can be considered negligible 23 , 118 , 119 . The body mass differences are limited and range from 27 to 36 kg.…”

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“…The differences in weight are limited and range from 27 to 36 kg. This means that they are quite a bit heavier than their present-day counterparts, which rarely reach 30 kg 23 . The decrease in deer weights between the Pleistocene and Holocene has already been noted 113 and linked to environmental factors 132 , 133 .…”

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“…Several species of roe deer have been described since the Middle Pleistocene, but only Capreolus capreolus is known in the Late Pleistocene 3 , and no subspecies has been described. Several subspecies of roe deer are currently known, however, notably C. c. garganta in Spain and C. c. italicus in Italy 22 , 23 . Genetic analyses suggest that the Iberian populations separated from the European pool between isotope stages 5 and 3, and the Italian populations during the LGM 24 .…”

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Speciated mechanism in Quaternary cervids (Cervus and Capreolus) on both sides of the Pyrenees: a multidisciplinary approach

Uzunidis

Rufà

Blasco

et al. 2022

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Cervids, and especially the red deer Cervus elaphus, are among the most regularly and abundantly recorded ungulates in Pleistocene/Paleolithic bone assemblages. Numerous Pleistocene or Holocene subspecies have been described, reinforcing their status as essential proxies for environmental and chronological reconstructions. Despite this, at the beginning of the Late Pleistocene, their diversity seems to have decreased. In this study, we analysed teeth and some postcranial elements of Cervus and Capreolus from north-eastern Iberia and south-eastern France to clarify their morphological characteristics and ecological adaptations. We describe a transitional form in north-eastern Iberia between the western European stock and the current form C. e. hispanicus. Such sub-speciation processes are connected to biogeographical factors, as there were limited exchanges between north-eastern Iberia and the northern Pyrenees, whereas the north-western part of the peninsula seems more connected to the northern Pyrenees. The anatomical plasticity (morpho-functional adaptation and body size) of red deer is connected to dietary flexibility (dental meso- and microwear). Conversely, Capreolus shows greater morphological and ecological homogeneity. Body size variations seem directly correlated with their ability to browse throughout the year. The marked differences between the eco-bio-geographical responses of the two taxa can be explained by their habitat selection.

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Speciated mechanism in Quaternary cervids (Cervus and Capreolus) on both sides of the Pyrenees: a multidisciplinary approach

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Rufà

Blasco

et al. 2022

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“…The European roe deer ( Capreolus capreolus ) is a highly adaptable species that is widespread in Europe (Andersen et al, 1998 ; Lorenzini et al, 2022 ). Pedicle development in males (roe bucks) starts at about 3 months of age (August/September of the year of birth), and in individuals in good physical condition is followed by the growth of a first set of antlers from October to December (Stubbe, 1997 ).…”

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Bone resorption and formation in the pedicles of European roe deer (Capreolus capreolus) in relation to the antler cycle—A morphological and microanalytical study

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We analyzed pedicle bone from roe bucks that had died around antler casting or shortly before or during the rutting period. Pedicles obtained around antler casting were highly porous and showed signs of intense osteoclastic activity that had caused the formation of an abscission line. Following the detachment of the antler plus a portion of pedicle bone, osteoclastic activity in the pedicles continued for some time, and new bone was deposited onto the separation plane of the pedicle stump, leading to partial pedicle restoration. Pedicles obtained around the rutting period were compact structures. The newly formed, often very large secondary osteons, which had filled the resorption cavities, exhibited a lower mineral density than the persisting older bone. The middle zones of the lamellar infilling frequently showed hypomineralized lamellae and enlarged osteocyte lacunae. This indicates a deficiency in mineral elements during the formation of these zones that occurred along with peak antler mineralization. We suggest that growing antlers and compacting pedicles compete for mineral elements, with the rapidly growing antlers being the more effective sinks. The competition between the two simultaneously mineralizing structures is probably more severe in Capreolus capreolus than in other cervids. This is because roe bucks regrow their antlers during late autumn and winter, a period of limited food and associated mineral supply. The pedicle is a heavily remodeled bone structure with distinct seasonal variation in porosity. Pedicle remodeling differs in several aspects from the normal bone remodeling process in the mammalian skeleton.

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“…Roe deer ( Capreolus capreolus L.) are the most common and widespread ungulates in central Europe (Lorenzini et al, 2022 ). As concentrate selectors (Barančeková et al, 2010 ; Tixier & Duncan, 1996 ), roe deer are highly adaptable in their feeding behaviour (Dahl et al, 2020 ; König et al, 2020 ), and consume a variety of vegetation types.…”

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Effects of understory characteristics on browsing patterns of roe deer in central European mountain forests

Schwegmann,

Mörsdorf,

Bhardwaj

et al. 2023

Ecology and Evolution

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Selective browsing by deer on young trees may impede the management goal of increasing forest resilience against climate change and other disturbances. Deer population density is often considered the main driver of browsing impacts on young trees, however, a range of other variables such as food availability also affect this relationship. In this study, we use browsing survey data from 135 research plots to explore patterns of roe deer (Capreolus capreolus) browsing pressure on woody plants in mountainous forests in central Europe. We fitted species‐specific generalised linear mixed models for eight woody taxa, assessing the potential effects of understory characteristics, roe deer abundance and lying deadwood on browsing intensity. Our study reveals conspecific and associational effects for woody taxa that are intermediately browsed by roe deer. Selective browsing pressure was mediated by preferences of plants, in that, browsing of strongly preferred woody taxa as for example mountain ash (Sorbus aucuparia) and of least preferred woody taxa, for example Norway spruce (Picea abies) was not affected by the surrounding understory vegetation, while browsing pressure on intermediately browsed species like for example silver fir (Abies alba) was affected by understory characteristics. Contrary to our expectations, roe deer abundance was only positively associated with browsing pressure on silver fir and bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus), while all other plants were unaffected by deer abundance. Finally, we did not find an influence of lying deadwood volume on the browsing pressure on any woody‐plant species. Overall, our results indicate that patterns in browsing preference and intensity are species‐specific processes and are partly affected by the surrounding understory vegetation. Current management strategies that aim to reduce browsing pressure through culling may be inefficient as they do not address other drivers of browsing pressure. However, managers also need to consider the characteristics of the local understory vegetation in addition to deer abundance and design species‐specific plans to reduce browsing on woody plant taxa.

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European Roe Deer Capreolus capreolus (Linnaeus, 1758)

Cited by 4 publications

References 148 publications

Speciated mechanism in Quaternary cervids (Cervus and Capreolus) on both sides of the Pyrenees: a multidisciplinary approach

Speciated mechanism in Quaternary cervids (Cervus and Capreolus) on both sides of the Pyrenees: a multidisciplinary approach

Bone resorption and formation in the pedicles of European roe deer (Capreolus capreolus) in relation to the antler cycle—A morphological and microanalytical study

Effects of understory characteristics on browsing patterns of roe deer in central European mountain forests

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