Malayan Sambar
(Rusa unicolor equinus)
There are possibly seven subspecies of sambar deer, each found in different geographical areas. The Malayan sambar deer that we have at Watatunga is thought to be native to Burma, Peninsular Malaysia, Thailand, southern China through to Sumatra. Despite their lack of antlers, female sambar readily defend their young from most predators – a trait which is unusual among deer.
Gestation period:
236 – 246 days
Threats to species:
This species is vulnerable and their numbers are in decline due to poaching and loss of habitat due to deforestation.
MEET THE ANIMALS
Blackbuck
(Antilope cervicapra)
Defassa Waterbuck
(Kobius defassa)
Domestic Water Buffalo
(Bubalus bubalis)
Fallow deer
(Dama dama)
Indian Hog Deer
(Axis porcinus)
Malayan Sambar
(Rusa unicolor equinus)
Manchurian Sika Deer
(Cervus nippon hortulorum)
Mouflon
(Ovis aries musimon)
Nilgai / Blue Bull
(Boselaphus tragcamelus)
Père David's Deer / Milu
(Elaphus davidianus)
Red Deer
(Cervus elaphus)
Conservation Today for Wildlife Tomorrow
Watatunga Wildlife Reserve, Watlington Road, King’s Lynn, Norfolk, PE33 0RG