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The Sambar (Rusa unicolor) is a large dark brown, maned Asian deer. It attains a height of 102 to 160 cm (40 to 63 in) at the shoulder and may weigh as much as 546 kg (1200 pounds), though more typically 162-260 kg (357-574 pounds).
The coat is dark brown with chestnut marks on the rump and underparts. The large, rugged antlers are typically rusine, the brow tines being simple and the beams forked at the tip. In some specimens the antlers exceed 101 cm (40 in).
Sambars are a favorite prey item for tigers and Asiatic Lions. They also can be taken by crocodiles, mostly the sympatric Mugger Crocodiles. More rarely, leopards and dholes will take young or sickly deer.
Conservation Status - Vulnerable
Beauty of Ranthambore is its light. Summer is very hot, temperature can easily raise to 50 Deg C. Yet, morning and afternoon sunlight are always warm, an ideal setup for photography.
Here is a Sambar Male in very alert mood. There were no predators and only few jeeps. But Sambar is still not in relaxed mood.
This Sambar, Rusa unicolor, was photographed in China, as part of a research project utilizing motion-activated camera-traps.
You are invited to go WILD on Smithsonian's interactive website, Smithsonian WILD, to learn more about the research and browse photos like this from around the world.
This Sambar, Rusa unicolor, was photographed in China, as part of a research project utilizing motion-activated camera-traps.
You are invited to go WILD on Smithsonian's interactive website, Smithsonian WILD, to learn more about the research and browse photos like this from around the world.
This Sambar, Rusa unicolor, was photographed in China, as part of a research project utilizing motion-activated camera-traps.
You are invited to go WILD on Smithsonian's interactive website, Smithsonian WILD, to learn more about the research and browse photos like this from around the world.
Le cerf aboyeur ou muntjac indien est un genre de cervidés d'Asie du Sud-Est, Animal de petite taille (80 à 100 cm de long pour un poids de 20 à 28 kg), le muntjac est présent dans la plupart des forêts du pays. il apprécie tout particulièrement les zones de végétation dense pour se reposer en toute tranquilité.