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Hog deer

Hyelaphus porcinus

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Description:

The Hog Deer is a rare mammal in Sri Lanka and the perfect place to see them is Hiyare Sanctuary. This one which has had the end of one of its feet bitten off by dogs, was kept in an enclosure.

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Seema
picture of bliss...
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PublishedJanuary 8, 2013

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