Fallow Buck

Fallow Buck

Originally European, Fallow Deer were introduced into New Zealand from 1864, with 26 different liberations taking place. Despite its small size compared to the other deer species in New Zealand, Fallow Bucks can be very aggressive during the rut, inflicting fatal wounds between each other.

Fallow Bucks come in various colours - black or chocolate brown, the spotted menil, white and ginger. The Bucks can weigh up to 160 pounds (70 kilos) and the antlers are palmated like moose antlers.