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Vietnamese sika deer

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

Appearance

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.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassMammaliaOrderArtiodactylaFamilyCervidaeGenusCervus
Vietnamese sika deer
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Vietnamese sika deer

Category

Mammals

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

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.

Special abilities

Ability

Spotty Camouflage

Vietnamese sika deer have a spotted coat that helps them blend perfectly into dappled forest sunlight.

Ability

Alarm Whistle

Vietnamese sika deer can make loud, sharp whistles that warn other deer of nearby danger very quickly.

Ability

Antler Defense

Male Vietnamese sika deer grow strong antlers that help them defend territory and compete for mates.

Ability

Agile Escapist

This deer can jump and run swiftly through dense undergrowth, helping them escape from predators.

Measurements & details

Length
110-150 cm
Weight
40-90 kg
Lifespan
8-10 years
Top Speed
50 km/h
Litter Size
1-2
Gestation
210-220 days

Diet & Feeding

These deer are vegetarians, munching on a variety of plants found in their forest homes.

Primary Foods

  • Grasses
  • Leaves
  • Twigs
  • Shoots
  • Fungi
  • Bark

Foraging Method

  • Foraging

Ecological connections

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Safety

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is Vietnamese sika deer?

110-150 cm

How much does Vietnamese sika deer weigh?

40-90 kg

How long does Vietnamese sika deer live?

8-10 years

How fast can Vietnamese sika deer move?

50 km/h

What does Vietnamese sika deer eat?

These deer are vegetarians, munching on a variety of plants found in their forest homes.

Where is Vietnamese sika deer usually found?

Forests

How does Vietnamese sika deer hunt?

Foraging

How many babies does Vietnamese sika deer usually have?

1-2

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