The llama (Lama glama) is a domesticated relative of the guanaco (Lama guanicoe) and one of the South American members of the camel family, Camelidae (order Artiodactyla). This group of animals includes dromedary camels, Bactrian camels, wild Bactria …

The llama (Llama glama) is a domesticated pack animal that has been used for centuries by Andean cultures in the mountains of South America. Members of the camel family (Camelidae), llamas are related to dromedary camels, Bactrian camels, wild Bactri …

Over 60 species of deer are recognized worldwide, and deer occur on all continents except Antarctica. Deer are hoofed mammals which belong to the order Artiodactyla, and to the family Cervidae; thus, these animals are also known as cervids. Deer occu …

Deer inhabit almost every continent on the globe; there are around a half dozen species that are common in North America, as well as other subspecies and non-native species.Interbreeding between species also takes place on occasion. Some species of d …

Shock is a critical condition that is caused by a sudden drop in blood flow throughout an animal’s body. This can be the result of a wide variety of conditions or circumstances, including extreme physical stress, trauma, disease, heatstroke, blood lo …

Deer are among the most well-known of the large wildlife species in North America, and they’re popular among hunters and wildlife enthusiasts alike.1 There are seven species of deer and many sub-species that are native to the continent. Some species …

The axis deer (Axis axis)—also known as the spotted deer or chital deer—is a deer species that is native to the Indian subcontinent. It is a moderately large, spotted deer that was introduced into Texas and other parts of the U.S. in the early 1900s. …

Research, conservation and wildlife management programs often require the capture and manipulation of wild hoofstock. Over the years, the development of less invasive procedures has allowed researchers, veterinarians and management personnel to obtai …

The barasingha deer (Rucervus duvaucelii), also known as the swamp deer, is a deer species that is distributed across the Indian subcontinent. Formerly considered an endangered species, today there are large but fragmented populations in northern and …