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Deer destiny determined by density

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Figure 1: Dense deer — the red deer (Cervus elaphus).

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Figure 2: Two theories to explain the observed sex ratios in red deer populations on the island of Rum.

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Cockburn, A. Deer destiny determined by density. Nature 399, 407–408 (1999). https://doi.org/10.1038/20794

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