Mammal
Reindeer
The Arctic migrator and both-sex antlered deer
Family Cervidae
Cervidae is a taxonomic family in the order Artiodactyla, class Mammalia. Global Animal Guide profiles 6 of its members: Reindeer, Elk, Red Deer and 3 more. The table compares them using the figures on each profile.
Cervidae species compared
| Animal | Weight | Length | Top speed | Lifespan | Native to | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reindeer Rangifer tarandus | 120 kg | 2 m | 80 km/h | 15 yrs | Asia, Europe, North America | Vulnerable |
| Elk Cervus canadensis | 320 kg | 2.7 m | 72 km/h | 15 yrs | North America, Asia | Least Concern |
| Red Deer Cervus elaphus | 180 kg | 2.1 m | 70 km/h | 15 yrs | Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, Oceania, South America | Least Concern |
| Mule Deer Odocoileus hemionus | 90 kg | 1.8 m | 48 km/h | 11 yrs | North America | Least Concern |
| White-tailed Deer Odocoileus virginianus | 90 kg | 1.8 m | 48 km/h | 10 yrs | North America, South America | Least Concern |
| Moose Alces alces | 540 kg | 2.7 m | 56 km/h | 20 yrs | North America, Europe, Asia | Least Concern |
Figures are typical adult maxima from each profile; follow a profile for ranges, sources and context.
Profiles
Mammal
Elk
The bugling giant of North American meadows
Mammal
Red Deer
The roaring stag of Eurasian woodlands
Mammal
Mule Deer
The big-eared deer of western North America
Mammal
White-tailed Deer
The Americas' most familiar deer
Mammal
Moose
The largest member of the deer family