WHAT WE DO
The British Deer Society [BDS] is a charity that operates throughout the UK dedicated to educating and inspiring everyone about deer.
Through our education and research, we raise awareness about wild deer and the issues surrounding them. We provide training to actively ensure deer can be managed humanely and safely to the very highest of standards.
We want to ensure wild deer in the UK are respected and valued while being kept healthy and at sustainable numbers, so they can benefit biodiversity and the wider environment.
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BDS is a charity that operates throughout the UK dedicated to educating and inspiring everyone about deer and the environments they live in.
BDS aims to provide a range of opportunities for people to discover more about wild deer in the UK, to encourage an understanding and appreciation of them and their place within our natural landscape
The British Deer Society remains at the forefront of training initiatives and course development and delivery throughout Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
The British Deer Society remains at the forefront of training initiatives and course development and delivery throughout Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
Our website includes a stunning selection of deer images – mostly taken by BDS members and others provided by kind permission of their owners for educational use. We have annual photography competitions which are free to enter.
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The only charity dedicated to UK wild deer, working to educate and inspire everyone about deer in their environment and to advocate for deer welfare.
Deer as a Resource for Early Clothing
In early civilizations, deer hides were used to make clothing, shelter, and tools. The softness of their leather made it a highly prized material for garments, while antlers and bones were carved into tools and weapons. 🦌
#AncientCrafts #DeerHides #EarlyCivilization #SustainableLiving #HistoricalCrafts
In early civilizations, deer hides were used to make clothing, shelter, and tools. The softness of their leather made it a highly prized material for garments, while antlers and bones were carved into tools and weapons. 🦌
#AncientCrafts #DeerHides #EarlyCivilization #SustainableLiving #HistoricalCrafts
Deer Trivia: Sleeping
When completely relaxed a deer may lie with its head stretched out and chin resting on the ground, or curled up with the head resting on its forelegs. Some occasionally lie flat on their sides.
Most sleep is little more than a state of drowsiness during which the deer still remains aware of its surroundings.
At times, however, the state of sleep can be deeper with the animal having relaxed muscles, reduced breathing and an inability to recognise external stimuli. This only tends to occur during daylight hours.
#DeerTrivia #WildlifeFacts #AnimalBehavior #DeerLife #DeerWatch
Image: Red Deer Stag resting and sleeping during the Autumn Rut Season by Karl Weller
When completely relaxed a deer may lie with its head stretched out and chin resting on the ground, or curled up with the head resting on its forelegs. Some occasionally lie flat on their sides.
Most sleep is little more than a state of drowsiness during which the deer still remains aware of its surroundings.
At times, however, the state of sleep can be deeper with the animal having relaxed muscles, reduced breathing and an inability to recognise external stimuli. This only tends to occur during daylight hours.
#DeerTrivia #WildlifeFacts #AnimalBehavior #DeerLife #DeerWatch
Image: Red Deer Stag resting and sleeping during the Autumn Rut Season by Karl Weller
