All About Sika Deer: Meet the Elegant Japanese Species
Sika deer, originating from Japan, are a charming species related to red deer. Sporting a light brown coat with creamy spots, they are distinguishable by their V-shaped antlers and unique traits. From shedding antlers to their distinctive appearance, learn more about the elegant Sika deer in this informative content.
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Sika Deer Cervus nippon
There are six species of wild deer in the British Isles. Chinese Water Deer Muntjac Fallow Deer Roe Deer Red Deer Sika Deer
All About Sika Deer Yes, you ve guessed right, I m not really a British Deer. I was introduced from Japan because of my good looks! I am related to the Red Deer.
What do I look like? I have a light brown coat with creamy spots in Summer. I m a little smaller than a Fallow and not around in such great numbers.
What do I look like? I have a dark line that runs all the way down my back. Look at my creamy spots.
What do I look like? The male (boy) is called a stag. The Sika casts its antlers in March and the velvet is lost by late August.
What do I look like? My antlers are different from the Red Deer in that they are V shaped and not quite as showy .
What do I look like? Sika Deer have white bottoms, bordered with black hair. The tail is white with a thin black line.
What do I look like? The female (girl) Sika called a hind, does not have antlers. The Sika have a white brow line that helps you identify them.
What do I look like? You can see my cream spots, my black legs and my scent glands. I can jump over barriers if I can put my chin on them.
What do I Sound like? Many deer are vocal they make noises ranging from grunts and roars but the Sika whistles. Follow the web link to https://sounds.bl.uk/Environment/British-wildlife-recordings/022M-W1CDR0001426-0200V0 hear a Sika whistle. https://sounds.bl.uk/Enviro nment/British-wildlife- recordings/022M- W1CDR0001426-0200V0 https://sounds.bl.uk/Environment/British-wildlife-recordings/022M-W1CDR0001426-0200V0 https://sounds.bl.uk/Environment/British-wildlife-recordings/022M-W1CDR0001426-0200V0 https://sounds.bl.uk/Environment/British-wildlife-recordings/022M-W1CDR0001426-0200V0
Lifestyle facts. I like to eat grass and herbs. I also get into trouble when I strip bark off trees to eat.
Acknowledgements Thank you to everyone who assisted with this project, in particular: Suzie Moore, Education Development Officer, New Forest Centre George Trebinski, Wildlife Photographer and all other photographers The BDS Education Committee Dorothy Ireland, Charles Smith Jones, Sarah Stride, and John Johnson Contributors to the British Deer Society Image Library Anne Bellerby, Jo Mahler, Campbell McInnes, Simon Crook, Tony Charlton, Bob Holmes, Glyn Ingram
Championing the future for British deer www.bds.org.uk 01425 655434 The Walled Garden, Burgate Manor, Fordingbridge, Hampshire, SP6 1EF
