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Interesting Facts of Sambar deer

Interesting Facts of Sambhar Deer
Some of the Interesting Facts of Sambhar Deer:
Sambar deer have excellent senses of hearing and smell which are us...
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Interesting Facts of Sambhar Deer
Some of the Interesting Facts of Sambhar Deer:
Sambar deer have excellent senses of hearing and smell which are used mainly for detection of predators.
Sambar deer are either crepuscular (active at dusk and dawn) or nocturnal (active during the night) animals.
Males use their antlers, while females use their feet to defend against predators.
Sambar deer are excellent swimmers.
Sambar deer are either solitary or live in groups composed of less than 10 members. Groups are usually composed of animals of one gender.
Males occupy territory of around 1500 hectares, while females live on a territory of 300 hectares. They use urine and scent to mark their territories.
Males release smelly substance to attract females. They fight with each other before they get opportunity to mate. One male often mates with more than 6 females.
Sambar deer can survive 20 years in the wild and up to 26 years in captivity.
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