Corzos

A reference book on roe deer

Corzos is a Spanish-language reference book about roe deer (Capreolus capreolus), edited by Paulino Fandos and Daniel Burón. Published by Cerval, the 288-page, full-color book covers the species' biology, behavior, morphology, habitat, and management. The publisher's website reports that more than 1,500 copies have been sold.

Contents and approach

The book takes a modern approach and draws on 290 bibliographic references. It includes 69 original drawings and charts, 13 maps, and 238 photographs, some previously unpublished, with contributions from photographers including Grzegorz Lesniewski and Jasper Doest. Chapters cover the roe deer's origins and evolution; taxonomy and subspecies; life history and reproduction; anatomy and function, including the skull, hooves, glands, and coat; the development and meaning of its teeth; hunting trophies; diet; distribution in Spain; population estimates; habitat selection; and current challenges facing the species.

Book details

• Publisher: Cerval
• Binding: paperback
• Length: 288 full-color pages
• Size: 170 × 240 mm
• ISBN: 978-84-942668-0-5
• Price: €30

Editors

Paulino Fandos (Samper de Calanda, 1954) is a biologist with more than 30 years of experience in game-wildlife management and research, and has written scientific and general-audience publications. Daniel Burón (Valladolid, 1975) is a forest engineer with an advanced diploma in applied zoology and experience in environmental consulting and wildlife management.

Ordering and contact

The book is available through the publisher's online store. For questions or problems with a purchase or subscription, contact libro@corzos.net.