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Sika Deer

Cervus nippon

Sika deer are beautiful animals with spotted coats that help them blend into the forest. They are gentle and often found in groups, making them fun to watch in nature.

Habitat: Forests

Appearance

The Sika Deer has a reddish-brown coat often covered in striking white spots, especially in summer, which fade in winter. It features a prominent white rump patch. Males grow impressive antlers annually. They are medium-sized deer, visibly smaller than a Red Deer.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassMammaliaOrderArtiodactylaFamilyCervidaeGenusCervus
Sika Deer
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Sika Deer

Category

Mammals

Rarity

Common

Danger

2/5 · Low

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Interesting facts

During mating season, male Sika Deer let out an amazing, loud scream!

Every year, male Sika Deer grow and then shed a brand new set of antlers!

Some Sika Deer keep their beautiful white spots their whole lives, even as adults!

They have a super sense of smell to sniff out delicious plants and hidden fungi!

Special abilities

Ability

Alarm Whistler

Sika Deer can make a loud whistling sound that acts as an alarm, warning other deer of danger nearby.

Ability

Spot Camouflage

Sika Deer have a beautifully spotted coat that helps them blend into dappled forest light, making them hard to spot.

Ability

Water Wanderer

Sika Deer can swim very well and often cross rivers and lakes to find new food or escape from threats.

Measurements & details

Length
95-180 cm
Weight
30-160 kg
Lifespan
15-20 years
Top Speed
70 km/h
Litter Size
1-2
Gestation
220-240 days

Diet & Feeding

These plant-eaters enjoy munching on grasses, leaves, and tender shoots found in their habitats.

Primary Foods

  • Grasses
  • Leaves
  • Shoots
  • Bark
  • Acorns
  • Fungi

Foraging Method

  • Foraging

Ecological connections

Traits

Also known as

Japanese Deer

Collections

Safety

Danger

2/5 · Low

Always observe deer from a distance and do not try to feed them.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is Sika Deer?

95-180 cm

How much does Sika Deer weigh?

30-160 kg

How long does Sika Deer live?

15-20 years

How fast can Sika Deer move?

70 km/h

What does Sika Deer eat?

These plant-eaters enjoy munching on grasses, leaves, and tender shoots found in their habitats.

Where is Sika Deer usually found?

Forests

How does Sika Deer hunt?

Foraging

How many babies does Sika Deer usually have?

1-2

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