Eld's Deer

Fascinating facts about the Eld's Deer

• Eld's deer weigh up to 175 kg, stand 125 cm tall at the shoulder, and can grow a 99 cm antler. "Weight: 125-175 kg (276-386 lb)" "Shoulder height: 110-125 cm (43-49 in)" "Antler length: 99 cm (39 in)". but also makes them prime targets for hunters seeking large trophies, driving the species toward extinction.
• The sangai population in Manipur's floating park rose from just 14 individuals in 1975 to 180 by 2003, showing that focused protection can reverse declines. This rebound underscores how a 40 km² protected marsh can become a lifeline for a species once thought lost.
• In Myanmar's Chatthin Wildlife Sanctuary, thamin deer occupy a specific home range of about 3.5 mi² (9.1 km²) to 2.7 mi² (7.0 km²) and form groups of just 2.5 animals per 1.6 km², indicating a highly dispersed lifestyle.

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About the Eld's Deer

In the fading light of day, the Eld's Deer emerges from the shadows, its large, dark eyes watchful as it steps silently through the grasslands, its slender legs carrying it with a quiet elegance across the landscape. With each delicate movement, the deer seems to embody the fragile balance of its endangered existence, its very presence a poignant reminder of the beauty and vulnerability of life in the wild. As it vanishes into the misty dawn, its fleeting appearance leaves an indelible impression, a haunting glimpse of a creature teetering on the brink of survival.

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