Eurasian Crane

(Grus grus)

Axis-Chital

This crane almost became extinct in the UK, and some of the last populations were found in Norfolk, through conservation they are now making a comeback. Unlike their European cousins they don’t readily migrate spending the winters here. They a very long lifespan living to 44 years, and they pair for life. The have an elaborate courtship display which reaffirms their bond.

Threats to species:

Loss of habitat, pesticide poisoning, egg collectors, and hunting.

Eurasian Crane Distribution Map

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MEET THE ANIMALS

Axis / Chital

(Axis axis)

Axis-Chital-IUCN

Blackbuck

(Antilope cervicapra)

Least-Concern-IUCN

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Blesbok

(Damaliscus pygargus phillipsi)

Least-Concern-IUCN

Chinese Water Deer

(Hydropotes inermis)

Axis-Chital-IUCN

Defassa Waterbuck

(Kobius defassa)

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Domestic Water Buffalo

(Bubalus bubalis)

Axis-Chital-IUCN

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Fallow deer

(Dama dama)

Least-Concern-IUCN

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Indian Hog Deer

(Axis porcinus)

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Indian Sambar

(Rusa unicolor niger)

Kafue Flats Lechwe

(Kobus leche kafuensis)

Malayan Sambar

(Rusa unicolor equinus)

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Manchurian Sika Deer

(Cervus nippon hortulorum)

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Mouflon

(Ovis aries musimon)

Axis-Chital-IUCN

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Nilgai / Blue Bull

(Boselaphus tragcamelus)

Least-Concern-IUCN

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Père David's Deer / Milu

(Elaphus davidianus)

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Red Deer

(Cervus elaphus)

Least-Concern-IUCN

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Scimitar Horned Oryx

(Oryx dammah)

West African Sitatunga

(Tragelaphus spekii)

Least-Concern-IUCN

Western Roe Deer

(Capreolus capreolus)

Least-Concern-IUCN

White Lipped Deer

(Cervus albirostris)

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