Sika deer
A species of Cervus, Also known as Japanese deer, Shansi sika Scientific name : Cervus nippon Genus : Cervus
Sika deer, A species of Cervus
Also known as:
Japanese deer, Shansi sika
Scientific name: Cervus nippon
Genus: Cervus
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Description
Body length is 155 cm (61 in), and the tail is up to 20 cm (7.9 in) long. The height at the withers is 75–110 cm (30–43 in). Females weigh up to 80–90 kg (180–200 lb) and bulls up to 110–160 kg (240–350 lb). 
General Info
Lifespan
15-25 years
Diet
Sika deer primarily sustains itself through a herbivorous diet, predominantly featuring a variety of foliage, berries, and acorns. Additional select substances such as bark and lichens enhance nutritional balance.
Appearance
Sika deer is a medium-sized deer with a compact body and long, thin legs. Its coat is reddish-brown in summer, turning greyish-brown in winter, with white underparts and a distinctive white patch on its rump. Males feature three-pronged antlers, while females have small, thin ones. Young individuals are playful and have spotted coats for camouflage. No significant differences exist between various subspecies.
Behavior
Sika deer are crepuscular, most active during dawn and dusk. Characterized by their solitary nature, males are territorial, often marking with scent glands. They engage in non-lethal, injurious fighting during mating season. Grazing on grasses, leaves, and shoots forms a significant part of their foraging behavior.
Population
Increasing
Scientific Classification
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