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2023 · Days of The Week · Wildlife Wednesday

European Fallow Deer (Dama dama)

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Fallow Deer at the Land Between the Lakes in Kentucky

The European fallow deer also known as the common fallow deer or simply just fallow deer (Dama dama) is a species of ruminant mammal belonging to the family Cervidae. It is native to Turkey and possibly the Italian Peninsula, Balkan Peninsula, and the island of Rhodes in Europe but has also been introduced to other parts of Europe and the rest of the world.

Outside of Europe, this species has been introduced to Algeria, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Canada, Cape Verde, Cyprus, Fernando Pó, Israel, Lebanon, Madagascar, Mauritius, Mayotte, Morocco, New Zealand, Peru, Réunion, São Tomé, South Africa, Comoros, the Falk Islands, Seychelles, Tunisia, and the United States.

Resource: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/European_fallow_deer

2023 · Kentucky · National Day Calendar · USA

National Kentucky Day 2023

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National Kentucky Day is celebrated every year on October 19, and it recognizes the moment in history when Kentucky was approved for statehood. Rich in history and known as the Bluegrass State, Kentucky had its own share of ups and downs. But that didn’t stop the state from progressing and making a mark! National Kentucky Day is special not only because of the struggles the region faced but also because it was the first to enter the union among states west of the Appalachian Mountains. So, on this day, America celebrates Kentucky and its history with great zeal and pride.

Resource: https://nationaltoday.com/national-kentucky-day/