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Spotted Deer (Chital)

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Description:

A Spotted Deer (also known as a Chital) spotted in Yala National Park, Sri Lanka.

Due to poaching, these deer are only likely to be seen in National Parks in Sri Lanka.

The chital is a moderately sized deer, males are larger than females. Only males develop antlers.

Habitat:

Grasslands

Reference Links:

Chital - Wikipedia

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