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Sambar Deer
The ‘Sore Spot’ is a unique feature found only among the sambar. On the ventral surface of the sambar’s neck is a line of hair which is darker and less sleek than the surrounding pelage. This runs down the mid-line from the throat to the lower part of the neck. During the rut, which occurs from November to December, the hair falls and the skin sloughs off giving a circular area about an inch to two in diameter a bloody appearance. This area exudes a fluid and is commonly called the ‘sore spot’.
Sambar Deer
The ‘Sore Spot’ is a unique feature found only among the sambar. On the ventral surface of the sambar’s neck is a line of hair which is darker and less sleek than the surrounding pelage. This runs down the mid-line from the throat to the lower part of the neck. During the rut, which occurs from November to December, the hair falls and the skin sloughs off giving a circular area about an inch to two in diameter a bloody appearance. This area exudes a fluid and is commonly called the ‘sore spot’.