VMD 512: Zoo/Wild Animal Breeding, Management, Nutrition and Health Care (1+1)

SPOTTED DEER

• Spotted deer ( Axis axis) are also called as chital. Seen through out India except in arid plains of Punjab, Sind and in a large area of Rajputana. The antlers are much attractive in nature.
• These are the animals that are more prolific in breeding. These are the most sociable animal of all the deer. They are frequently seen in association with many other animal species like langurs. They are extremely gregarious in nature.