metsäkauriita
Metsäkauriita, scientific name Capreolus capreolus, are the smallest deer species native to Europe and parts of Asia. They are common throughout Finland, where they are known as metsäkauris. These graceful animals are typically reddish-brown in the summer, fading to a duller greyish-brown in winter. A distinctive feature is their white rump patch, which is more prominent in males and more circular in females.
Metsäkauriita are primarily herbivores, feeding on a variety of leaves, shoots, berries, and grasses. Their diet
In Finland, the population of metsäkauriita has grown in recent decades, leading to increased sightings and