Sambar Deer Did you see this animal?
Scientific Name : Rusa unicolor
Family : Cervidae
Order : Cetartiodactyla
Class : Mammalia
Phylum : Chordata
Other Name : Sambar
Habitat : Forest, Savanna, Shrubland, Grassland, Wetlands (inland)
Description : Sambar deer can grow up to 2.2 meters (7.2 feet) in length and 1.5 meters (4.9 feet) in height at the shoulder. Males are usually larger than females.
The color of Sambar deer varies depending on their age and location, but in general, they have a dark brown coat with a lighter brown underside. They also have a dark stripe running down their back.
Male Sambar deer have antlers that can grow up to 110 cm (43 inches) long, with three points on each branch.
Sambar deer are herbivores and mainly feed on grasses, fruits, leaves, and bark.
Sambar deer are solitary animals and are active mainly at dawn and dusk. They are also good swimmers and can dive up to 4 meters (13 feet) underwater.
Sambar deer can be found in a variety of habitats, including tropical rainforests, grasslands, and deciduous forests.
Sambar deer are considered to be a species of "Least Concern" by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), although their populations have declined in some areas due to habitat loss and hunting.
The color of Sambar deer varies depending on their age and location, but in general, they have a dark brown coat with a lighter brown underside. They also have a dark stripe running down their back.
Male Sambar deer have antlers that can grow up to 110 cm (43 inches) long, with three points on each branch.
Sambar deer are herbivores and mainly feed on grasses, fruits, leaves, and bark.
Sambar deer are solitary animals and are active mainly at dawn and dusk. They are also good swimmers and can dive up to 4 meters (13 feet) underwater.
Sambar deer can be found in a variety of habitats, including tropical rainforests, grasslands, and deciduous forests.
Sambar deer are considered to be a species of "Least Concern" by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), although their populations have declined in some areas due to habitat loss and hunting.
Distribution in Bangladesh
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References:
description written by:Asad U. Tanvir,Department of Zoology,Jagannath University,Dhaka; reviewed by:Muntasir Akash,Department of Zoology,University of Dhaka;Taxonomic Checklist:Red List of Bangladesh Volume 2: Mammals, 2015, IUCN; information sources:iucnredlist.org,Khan 2018 (Photographic guide to the wildlife of Bangladesh), photo credit:Danielle Gustafson(www.inaturalist.org/people/ygurjar), photo copyright: iNaturalist.more information please contact with us.
description written by:Asad U. Tanvir,Department of Zoology,Jagannath University,Dhaka; reviewed by:Muntasir Akash,Department of Zoology,University of Dhaka;Taxonomic Checklist:Red List of Bangladesh Volume 2: Mammals, 2015, IUCN; information sources:iucnredlist.org,Khan 2018 (Photographic guide to the wildlife of Bangladesh), photo credit:Danielle Gustafson(www.inaturalist.org/people/ygurjar), photo copyright: iNaturalist.more information please contact with us.