Skull for I.D.

[2dogs2000]

I know there is along running thread on skull I.D.s but I can't find it.

I found this skull on a woodland path. I have absolutely no idea what it is.





It measures about 26 cms in length.

Can someone I.D. it for me?

[Queen bee]

A deer of some sort -- depends on the size. A red deer skull is quite big, but a roe deer's is about sheep skull size.
Hope this helps-- I collected bones as a child in a big smelly bag in the garage. It mysteriously disappeared... have a feeling my mum had somethig to do with that!

[thunder]

It is a deer - and I think Fallow Deer.

henrya

[2dogs2000]

Originally Posted by Queen bee

A deer of some sort -- depends on the size. A red deer skull is quite big, but a roe deer's is about sheep skull size.
Hope this helps-- I collected bones as a child in a big smelly bag in the garage. It mysteriously disappeared... have a feeling my mum had somethig to do with that!

This is the first skull I have brought home and did my rucksack stink! I must be one of the oldest kids on the block (50+). I had to hide it from my daughter and my husband. The dogs were showing a lot of interest too I have soaked it for two weeks in a bleach solution and it is now nice and clean and no longer smelly.

I did own up to the family and they just rolled their eyes as if to say what next.

Thank you for your help in I.D.

[2dogs2000]

Originally Posted by thunder

It is a deer - and I think Fallow Deer.

henrya

I Think fallow deer is probably right as there are quite a few in the area. Thank you.