Thousands of animals are reported to have starved in Oostvaardersplassen, a 5,000-hectare reserve home to red deer, horses and cattle

Oostvaardersplassen nature reserve

After a run of mild winters, the three species numbered 5,230, but following a harsher winter, the population fell to 1,850

Oostvaardersplassen

nature reserve

After a run of mild winters, the three species numbered 5,230, but following a harsher winter, the population fell to 1,850