Dama (Noun)
Meaning
Fallow deer.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The dama is a subspecies of the fallow deer native to the Middle East.
- Dama mesopotamica is listed as endangered on the IUCN Red List due to habitat loss and hunting.
- Conservation efforts are underway to protect the dama and its habitat in Iran.
- The dama is also known as the Persian fallow deer due to its historical range in the region.
- Historically, the dama was found in a wider range of habitats, but its range has declined significantly over time.