A clip that appears to be taken by Anthony Martin, a French filmmaker, shows a deer's wonderful reaction to a visit to the shore. She runs through the surf, bucking and spinning with joy.

Not much is known about the video, though the deer appears to be wild. While deer aren't usually associated with the beach, most are capable swimmers — and this deer seems to be perfectly at home leaping through the waves.

Whatever the story, the video's a good reminder that there are some experiences that all species can share.


Deer can be found around the world. They are native to all continents except for Australia and Antarctica. There are about 100 types of deer, including the whitetail deer, reindeer, elk, moose, mule deer, blacktail deer and caribou.Deer are ungulates, which means that they have two-toed hoofs. They have long legs with powerful muscles and are able to run 40 miles per hour and jump 10 feet high. They are also fast swimmers.