There are dozens of deer species that are recognized worldwide, and deer occur on all continents except Antarctica. Deer are hoofed mammals which belong to the order Artiodactyla and the family Cervidae; thus, these animals are also known as cervids. …
Read MoreCapture events carry inherent risks to wildlife regardless of species or the method of capture used. These risks are often more pronounced when dealing with larger species such as deer and other hoofstock in the field. Due to the reduced level of str …
Read MoreThe chemical immobilization of Chinese water deer is sometimes necessary for the purposes of physiological study, research and wildlife management. The drugs used for immobilizing these animals can adversely affect their cardiovascular and respirator …
Read MoreThe Chinese water deer (Hydropotes inermis), or simply “water deer”, is a diminutive deer native to the river valleys of the Yangtze flood plain in eastern China and in Korea. This deer was originally introduced to zoos in England in the late 1800s. …
Read MoreThe llama (Lama glama) is a domesticated member of the camel family (Camelidae). This group of animals, whose native range is the South American Andes, are also known as lamoids or New World camelids. Like camels, lamoids originated in North America …
Read MoreThe Chinese water deer (Hydropotes inermis) is a small deer that is native to the river valleys of eastern China and in Korea. Sometimes simply called “water deer”, these animals were originally introduced to zoos in England in the late 1800s. Since …
Read MoreDeer are among the most well-recognized wild animals around the world. One of the more unusual deer species with regard to appearance is the Chinese water deer (Hydropotes inermis). In its natural range, this small deer inhabits the river valleys of …
Read MoreDeer are one of the most well-recognized and popular wildlife species in North America. One of the more unusual deer species is the Chinese Water deer (Hydropotes inermis). This is a small deer that is native to the river valleys of eastern China and …
Read MoreThe barasingha deer (Rucervus duvaucelii), also called the swamp deer, belongs to the family Cervidae (order Artiodactyla). Typically found in wet areas near grasslands in India and Nepal, it is one of the most widely-recognized species in its native …
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