Barasingha
Rucervus duvaucelii
Also called swamp deer, barasingha live in grassland and forest habitats in India and Nepal. Adults have chestnut-brown coats and pale throats; males carry smooth, repeatedly branched antlers that often have around twelve tines. Zoo hoofstock teams manage herds with grazing space, water and sheltered areas, with subspecies kept distinct in breeding programs. Females give birth to live fawns. The species is US ESA endangered and CITES Appendix I listed.
Colors: Wild Type
