



Cervus nippon pseudaxis
The Vietnamese sika deer is a beautiful animal with spots on its body. They are gentle and usually live in groups. These deer love to munch on grass and leaves in their forest homes.
Habitat: Forests
The Vietnamese sika deer has a reddish-brown coat, often with faint white spots visible in summer, which darkens in winter. Its distinctive feature is a large white rump patch that flares out when alarmed. Males grow impressive antlers that are shed annually.




Category
MammalsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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At birth, baby sika deer are called fawns and are covered in white spots for camouflage.
Male sika deer grow new antlers every year, which can become larger as they age!
These deer communicate using a variety of barks, whistles, and even a 'meow' sound!
They were once thought extinct in the wild, making every sighting today extra special.
Vietnamese sika deer have a spotted coat that helps them blend perfectly into dappled forest sunlight.
Vietnamese sika deer can make loud, sharp whistles that warn other deer of nearby danger very quickly.
Male Vietnamese sika deer grow strong antlers that help them defend territory and compete for mates.
This deer can jump and run swiftly through dense undergrowth, helping them escape from predators.
These deer are vegetarians, munching on a variety of plants found in their forest homes.
Furry describes animals possessing a dense covering of soft hair or fur.
Marked with spots or patches of a different color.
Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring.
Camouflaged describes organisms that possess coloring or patterns that allow them to blend into their environment.
This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material.
Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life.
Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
Endangered status indicates a species is at a very high risk of extinction in the wild in the near future.
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Danger
1/5 · Very low
If you see a deer in the wild, enjoy watching from a distance and don't try to approach it.
110-150 cm
40-90 kg
8-10 years
50 km/h
These deer are vegetarians, munching on a variety of plants found in their forest homes.
Forests
Foraging
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