Cervus elaphus Linnaeus, 1758 - Red deer

Description

Red deer, Cervus elaphus Linn. 1758, antlers and part skull, Meadows, Edinburgh

Museum reference

Z.1993.160.4

Collection

Mammals

Scientific name(s)

species: Cervus elaphus Linnaeus, 1758 - Red deer

Specimen details

Specimen form: Skeleton

Collection place(s)

The Meadows, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland, Northern Europe

References

Smith, J. A. (1872) Notes on the ancient cattle of Scotland. PSAS 9 : 587-674

Smith, J. A. (1871) Notice of the discovery of remains of the elk (Cervus alces, Linn., Alces malchis, Gray) in Berwickshire...PSAS 9 :297 - 350

Smith, J. A. (1880) Notice of the remains of red deer (Cervus elaphus, Linn.) found in the bed of an old loch....PSAS : 37 -

Smith, J. A. (1883) Notice of the occurrence of the elk PSAS : 325 - 327