Deer

are recurring in .
==Characteristics==
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 are brown ruminants with cloven hooves found in the forested regions of . They are most immediately recognized for the branching antlers that appear on males of the species. Though they will use their antlers in self-defense, are more likely to run away from danger as they are notoriously skittish and timid.
Three different appear in . The most populous individuals are the and that can be found roaming in wooded areas and grassy plains throughout , such as and the . The third and largest in is the found in the cold of and . It is a hardy animal that cannot be ridden, but serves as a source of rare meats.
 can be hunted using and drop when killed. Due to overpopulation of the , has begun to task travelers with the . Using , can mount and ride and like he would a . When mounted, the will try to buck off until it is soothed, at which point it will allow him to ride it. Unlike , is unable to spur the while riding to get a speed boost, and they cannot be registered at . When dismounts from the , it will flee. Riding a in this way is necessary for the completion of "" to gain access to .
==Other Appearances==
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=== (Himekawa)===
In the , first appear after and enter the forest is hiding in. Alongside the other animals, they aggressively confront the two, demanding they go back. Since he was able to speak with animals in , tells the forest dwellers they mean no harm and that sent them to find . The and animals are surprised can speak to them, realizing he is a of the old blood. Meanwhile, stops strumming the in her glade. A doe stands nearby and asks with the smaller animals around her to continue singing. The doe watches as and converse with the oracle. When is revealed to be possessed by , the doe leads a charge against the to protect . However, once the doe and other animals make contact with , leaves her host and possesses instead. enters 's past using , leaving the behind. The doe spectates as and fight over the Harp before accidentally strums it and is transported to the past.
==Gallery==
File:ALBW Hyrule Lorule.png| grazing in Hyrule from 
File:BotW Hyrule Compendium Mountain Buck.png|The as it appears in the from 
File:BotW Hyrule Compendium Mountain Doe.png|The as it appears in the from 
File:BotW Hyrule Compendium Tabantha Moose.png|The as it appears in the from 
File:BotW Mountain Buck Concept Artwork.jpg|Concept artwork of a 
File:BotW Link Riding Deer Model.png| riding a , as seen in-game
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