Dama Dama (Noun)
Meaning
Small Eurasian deer.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The dama dama, also known as the European fallow deer, is native to the western parts of Eurasia and North Africa.
- In the 11th century, the dama dama was highly prized as a trophy by European hunters for its unique palmate antlers.
- The dama dama is identified by its reddish-brown coat in the summer months and brownish-grey coat in the winter.
- This non-native species of dama dama has been introduced to the wild in Australia and other parts of the world.
- Deer experts note the dama dama's unique leaping behavior as a defense mechanism, where it runs at speeds of up to 30 miles per hour.