Sambar Deer
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| Scientific name | Rusa unicolor |
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| Mass | 180 kg (Large Adult) |
| Gestation period | 246 days |
| Conservation status | Vulnerable (Population decreasing) |
| Trophic level | Herbivorous |
| Did you know | Sambar deer are often on a target of hunters because of their beautiful antlers and meat. |
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| ID | 1180546 |
About Sambar Deer
The sambar is a large deer native to the Indian subcontinent, South China, and Southeast Asia that is listed as a vulnerable species on the IUCN Red List since 2008. Populations have declined substantially due to severe hunting, insurgency, and industrial exploitation of habitat.