This is a list of the mammal species recorded in Denmark, listing only species found outside captivity and fenced enclosures, or with certain records younger than 1000 A.D. The main source is the most recent atlas survey of mammals in Denmark. [1] . The atlas records 88 mammal species in Denmark.

Jul 23, 2017 · The red deer (Cervus elaphus) population in Denmark became almost extinct in recent historical times due to over-hunting. The species has subsequently recovered within remote areas, but non-Danish individuals have been introduced at several localities.

Nov 7, 2023 · Ready to learn all about Danish animals? I’ve always been fascinated by animals, and by how they can be so different from one country to another. In this guide, we’ll focus on the many animals Denmark has on the land, in the sky, and underwater.

Feb 4, 2025 · Does Denmark Have Deer? Exploring the Danish Deer Population. Yes, Denmark is home to several species of deer, making them a significant part of the country’s wildlife. If you’re exploring Danish forests, moors, or the countryside, chances are …

The red deer is Denmark's largest wild animal on land. Like most deer species, it is recognized by the tail and hindquarters (the "mirror") and, for the male deer, by the characteristic antlers. The tail is yellowish-brown, and the area around the "mirror" is a light reddish-yellow.

Feb 27, 2023 · The largest wildlife in Denmark is probably the red deer. Weighing somewhere between 350 and 530 pounds, a male deer has a large body and massive antlers.

The red deer immigrated to Denmark 10,000 years ago and is Denmark’s largest wild terrestrial mammal. The red deer stag can be up to 140 cm at the shoulder, weigh up to 230 kg, and they grow and shed large antlers every year. The female red deer is somewhat smaller and is called a …

Aug 26, 2016 · In Denmark, deer are primarily roe deer, the size of a small sheep, which have inhabited Scandinavia for at least 8,000 years. They exist in vast numbers and as many as 100,000 are shot every year, most of them consumed by hunters’ families and restaurants.

Nov 21, 2024 · The Deer Park, Dyrehaven in Danish, is home to over 2,000 free-roaming red, fallow and sika deer inside a UNESCO world heritage forest. It’s a perfect park for spotting wildlife, biking, hiking, birding, hiring a horse-drawn carriage, and …

Dyrehaven (Danish "The Deer Park", 'The Animal Garden' (Literal translation) ), officially Jægersborg Dyrehave, is a forest park north of Copenhagen in the county of Lyngby-Taarbæk. It covers around 11 km 2 (4.2 sq mi).