What is the female of deer?

The female of a deer is called a doe, while the male is called a stag or buck.

In English animal vocabulary, deer are among the most well-known examples where the female has a special name: doe. This term is used across many deer species, including white-tailed deer, roe deer, and fallow deer.

Facts about does

• Female deer (does) are generally smaller than males.
• They usually lack antlers, which are common in stags or bucks.
• Does give birth to fawns, often one or two at a time.
• They are highly protective and caring toward their young.

Thus, in zoology and common English usage, the female of a deer is known as a doe.