Deer

Deer are the newest animals in Animal Jam. It is a member-only animal. Deer came out Dec. 5, 2013. It has had its own puzzle in the Jamaa Journal (November 7th, Volume 103). Their appearance is muscular, tall, and stiff. It also appears to have a long snout (nose). Also, the default deer has no antlers, so technically it's a doe, a female deer, but Animal Jam Headquarters probably designed it this way so Jammers can add their own headwear. They have their own animated short like the Kangaroo and Cheetah, called 'Oh Dear.' Many Jammers thought deer could be purchased in the Diamond Shop this has be proved otherwise, deer can be purchased when members make a new animal for 1,000 Gems. They are currently very popular with members, as they are new and easier to get (since they can be bought by gems), and they've passed wolves in the popularity in the first and second day. Deer often come together as herds; this idea is quite popular. They currently have their own plushies and toys, which have also become somewhat good in value.

Actions

 * Hop: Like a deer jumping trough the forest they hop high up and down repeatedly
 * Sleep: Head dangles down and legs curl up. Breathes heavily.
 * Play: Pretends to be eating grass then jumps up eyes looked alerted/startled and looks both ways as if watching for predators. Eyes largen when "frightened".
 * Dance: Tip toes backwards on all of its legs, then jumps back.
 * Sit: Sits with all hooves in one spot in front of belly.

Trivia

 * Deer were released when the 2013 Jamaalidays started. Possibly since deers have a major role in Christmas, which is Jamaalidays but in the real world.
 * If the spot pattern is used on a deer, the spots go all over the neck to the back like a real life Deer.
 * The Deer eyes, like raccoons, change with actions.
 * Deer have two new items that are sold in Jam Mart Clothing, Deer Fur and Deer Antlers.
 * The special plushies for the deer include a yellow deer with an Avaitor Hat and a Jet Pack, a green deer with a hat and sled, and a blue deer on a wintry sled, wearing a gift box.
 * It is possible the Deer's shaman is Sigurd, for in the Chamber of Knowledge there is a statue of him, and he resembles a male deer.
 * In the Creating-an-Animal stage, there is a little picture of a dark lime-green deer. This could be a mistake in coloring.