Eld's Deer
Rucervus eldii
- Class
- Mammal
- Rarity
- Epic
- Observations
- 91
- Most observed in
- 🇹🇭 Thailand
- Conservation
- Endangered
Description
Eld's deer (Rucervus eldii or Panolia eldii), also known as the thamin or brow-antlered deer, is an Endangered species of deer endemic to South and Southeast Asia. It inhabits wetlands and marshlands. It is active during the day and mates from October to the end of December. Three subspecies are recognised. All three are threatened by hunting and deforestation.
Summary adapted from the Wikipedia article “Eld's deer”.