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A Sambar is a large species of deer which is native south and southeast Asia.
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 It is sometimes referred to as Philippine Deer also known as Rusa Deer.
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 They have large rugged antlers that are typically curved to tip.
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 Their shaggy coat is yellowish brown to dark grey in color.
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They have a dense mane which seems to show epically in males
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The tail is long and black with whitish underside
HBL : 1.62 meters to 2.7 meters ( 5.3 to 8.9 ft )
TL : 22-35 cm ( 8.7 – 14.0 in )
SH : 102 – 160 cm ( 40 – 63 in )
W L : 546kg ( 1200 lbs )
HL : 110 cm ( 43 in )
RANGE : southern Asia , Himalayan mountains, southeast Asia ( Burma, Thailand , Indo
china , Malay peninsula , Taiwan , the islands of Borneo and Sumatra in Indonesia
HABITAT : tropical rainforest to himalayan foothills
DIET : grasses, foliage, fruits and water plants
Status : population is decreasing in the wild. Vulnerable
Reason for status : habitat encroachment, and hunting
Gestation : 8 to 9 years
Lifespan : 26 years in captivity / 20 years in the wild