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(seen in previous upload) several animals appeared on the steep riverbank for an afternoon drink like this male
Sambar (Cervus unicolor) in Ranthambore N.P., Rajasthan, India
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Sambar Deer is a large deer that inhabits much of Southern Asia and can be found in a variety of forest habitats. These hardy species are seen congregating in large herds in the national parks and reserves of Sri Lanka, India and Thailand. The Sambar deer found in Sri Lanka is a sub-species found only in the island nation known as Rusa unicolor unicolor. This sub-species is one of the largest found in the world, and has the largest antlers both in body and in size.
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I took this picture in Ranthambore national park, India. We got lucky seeing this male as the golden hour hit.
I like tthe way the light catches the chin hair. We watched a couple of Sambar deer eating the new shoots below the water for a while In this gorgeous light.
Sambar deer in a lush green forest are the largest of the Asian deer species. They have a thick coat of long, coarse hair which forms a dense mane around the neck, especially in males. Sambar deer are shy and elusive animals. They are most active at dawn and dusk, and they spend the day resting in dense vegetation. Sambar deer are herbivores and their diet consists of a variety of plants, including grasses, leaves, and fruits.
Sambar deer and cattle egrets have a cool relationship: the egret gets a free ride and a meal, and the deer gets a clean coat and a lookout. The egret perches on the deer's back and eats ticks and other parasites, which keeps the deer healthy and free of pests. The egret's keen eyesight also helps to alert the deer to predators. In return, the egret gets a free ride to new food sources and a high vantage point from which to spot danger.
This symbiotic relationship is common in many parts of the world, where sambar deer and cattle egrets share the same habitat.
Photographed 24 February 2023, Khao Yai National Park, Nakhon Ratchasima Province, Thailand
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Photographed 24 February 2023, Khao Yai National Park, Sankamphaeng Mountain Range, Nakhon Ratchasima/Khorat Province, Thailand
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The sambar deer is a magnificent herbivore native to the forests, meadows, and mountains of Southeast Asia and India. It's known for its impressive antlers, which can have multiple tines on each side.
Sambar deer are social animals, often living in herds led by a dominant male. They are proficient swimmers and herbivores, feasting on a variety of plants such as leaves, fruits, and grasses.
To survive in the wild, these deer must be vigilant, as they face threats from predators like wolves, coyotes, and bears. Their keen senses, agility, and natural camouflage help them avoid danger and thrive in their diverse habitats.
One of many sambar deer( a doe) seen during our photo-safari in Ranthambore National Park, India.
Ranthambore National Park is a large wildlife reserve that located in northern India in the Sawai Madhopur district of southeastern Rajasthan. The park covers 1,334 sq km (515 sq mi), and is famous for its Bengal tigers which roam freely throughout the park. It is also home to many other protected animals and plants including the Indian leopard, sambar, sloth bear, nilgai, wild boar, striped hyena, southern plains gray langur, rhesus macaque, mugger crocodile, chital and a wide variety of trees, plants, birds and reptiles.
For more information:
www.ranthamborenationalpark.com/ranthambore-national-park...
Profile of a Sri Lankan sambar deer (rusa unicolor unicolor). This animal had just emerged from a forested area of Horton Plains, in Sri Lanka.
Sambar Deer (Cervus unicolor)
Above a highly alert herd of deers finally come to the water along the edge of the forest for safety. They do this only when approached by predators like Wild dogs. Sambar deers are one of the largest species of deer in India, esp. in Southern part.
Photographed 24 February 2023, Khao Yai National Park, Sankamphaeng Mountain Range, Nakhon Ratchasima/Khorat Province, Thailand
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Lens: Sony FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
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Taken at Moon Valley, Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka!
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Facts:
The sambar (Rusa unicolor) is a large deer native to the Indian subcontinent, southern China and Southeast Asia.
In general, they attain a height of 102 to 160 centimetres (40 to 63 in) at the shoulder and may weigh as much as 546 kg (1,204 lb), though more typically 100 to 350 kg (220 to 770 lb).
The shaggy coat can be anything from yellowish-brown to dark grey in colour and, while it is usually uniform in colour, some subspecies have chestnut marks on the rump and underparts.
(Wikipedia)
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Wildlife Sri Lanka
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This photo had been selected for Daily Dozen in National Geographic Your Shot page on 8 Sep 15.
Taken handheld, during our last vacation back home in Sri Lanka, Not cropped.
It was a very gloomy day with bad light. See the ISO level. He stayed only few seconds allowing me to capture. These are Crows trying to find ticks.
This is a Lifer! We saw only this guy on that day.
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Facts:
The sambar (Rusa unicolor) is a large deer native to the Indian subcontinent, southern China and Southeast Asia.
The subspecies of sambar in India and Sri Lanka are the largest of the genus with the largest antlers both in size and in body proportions
In general, they attain a height of 102 to 160 centimetres (40 to 63 in) at the shoulder and may weigh as much as 546 kg (1,204 lb), though more typically 100 to 350 kg (220 to 770 lb).
The shaggy coat can be anything from yellowish-brown to dark grey in colour and, while it is usually uniform in colour, some subspecies have chestnut marks on the rump and underparts.
(Wikipedia)
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Photographed 24 February 2023, Khao Yai National Park, Sankamphaeng Mountain Range, Nakhon Ratchasima/Khorat Province, Thailand
Sri Lankan sambar deer (Rusa unicolor unicolor) is a sub-species of sambar deer that lives in Sri Lanka. This subspecies is one of the largest sambar deer species with the largest antlers both in size and in body proportions. Large males weight up to 270–280 kg. Sri Lankan sambar live in lowland dry forests and mountain forests. Large herds of sambar deer roam the Horton Plains National Park, where it is the most common large mammal.