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(the largest cervid) to smaller cousins like the and Red deer . A Global Presence What is a Cervid? - Potter Park Zoo

—a member of the Cervidae family. While we often use the word "deer" as a catch-all, this diverse family actually includes ranging from the massive moose to the solitary roe deer. What Makes a Cervid a Cervid? cervid

: As ruminants, they have multi-chambered stomachs to ferment and break down tough plant materials like shrubs and leaves. Legs Built for Speed (the largest cervid) to smaller cousins like the