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Deer Species Reflecting the original imported wild population, the majority of New Zealand's deer herd (about 85 percent) is red deer. The balance of the national herd is predominantly Elk (also known as Wapiti). Hybridisation between red deer and Elk is common, especially for commercial venison production. There are also small numbers of Fallow Deer farmed. Genetic improvements have been made with blood lines imported from Eastern Europe, the UK and North America. |
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