Mammals, especially deer, are incredibly diverse. They inhabit numerous ecological niches globally, including forests, where they are most prominent. Deer have a complex evolutionary history. They often grow to enormous sizes, with antlers spanning up to 11 feet across, and evolve independently multiple times.
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