A doe is the female of several species of animals. The most common animals where the term “doe” is used for the female include:
- Deer – A doe is a female deer.
- Rabbit – A female rabbit is also called a doe.
- Kangaroo – A female kangaroo is sometimes called a doe, although “jill” is more commonly used.
- Goat – A female goat can be referred to as a doe (or nanny in some contexts).
- Sheep – In some regions, a female sheep is also called a doe, although “ewe” is more common.
The term “doe” is widely used across different species of mammals, especially those that have distinct names for males and females. The male counterpart to a doe is often a buck (as with deer and rabbits), or a ram in the case of sheep.