A case of polydactylism and oligodactylism in roe deer in Croatia
Male roe deer (Capreolus capreolus) aged 2 years was shot near Nasice in Croatia, exhibiting anomalous development of legs. Based on visual examination and radiographs, polydactyly was determined and described on three limbs. On front and hind right foot the duplication of digit 2 was determined and on hind left foot there was a 2nd extra metatarsal bone with 3 digits. Described case of oligodactyly was recorded in a male roe deer aged 3 years shot near Bjelovar. Oligodactyly was determined on 4 limbs based on a photograph, but it was described just on front left foot. Radiographic analysis revealed fusion of digits 3 and 4. Presented case of olygodactyly recorded in roe deer (Capreolus capreolus) from Bjelovar is believed to be the first case described in Croatia.