Stag The Red Deer Stag is a majestic creature. It's most characteristic feature is the impressive, branched antlers, which can measure up to one metre in breadth and weigh as much as 15kg. Within a few weeks of shedding old antlers, new ones will start to grow. They are covered in a soft skin called 'velvet', which nourishes them with blood vessels. Antler-growing is an energy-intensive activity and stags often lose weight during this process. The Stag is part of my wildlife series of illustrations. Prints and original artwork are available in the online shop now. Link in bio #stag #stags #stagillustration #stagillustrations #stagartwork #ukwildlife #ukwildlifeanimals #ukwildlifeartwork https://www.instagram.com/p/CemKaTwsOQB/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=