In February 2025, in the heat of the afternoon, we catch out this older Stag grazing. A White Stag (or white hind for the female,) which also occurs in Fallow deer, is a white-coloured red deer, explained by a condition known as leucism that causes its hair and skin to lose its natural colour. Leucism is a rare genetic trait that causes a reduction in the pigment of an animal's hair and skin. The natural color of the red deer ranges from dark brown to red. They are often thought to be albinos. But unlike albinos, who have red eyes, deer with leucism have normal colouring in their eyes. It is distinguished biologically from albinism in that it causes a reduced pigmentation in all skin types, not just melanin.
This stag's antlers look to be around 350 inches of antlers or larger.
