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Chital Deer

Axis axis

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Description:

A Chital Deer seen feeding on a shredded Antler of another Chital Deer. It is noted that they eat the antlers that they shed for their rich nutrients. As per IUCN website: Antler and bone chewing is common in spotted deer. All age and sex classes eat the antlers, but such feeding was more common in velvet-antlered males, doubtless reflecting mineral needs during antler growth and mineralisation.

Habitat:

Seen at a protected wildlife sanctuary.

Reference Links:

Chital, Axis axis (Axis Deer, Chital, Indian Spotted Deer)

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