JungleDragon is a nature and wildlife community for photographers, travellers and anyone who loves nature. We're genuine, free, ad-free and beautiful.

Join

Père Davids deer Père David's deer (Elaphurus davidianus), also known as the milu (Chinese: 麋鹿; pinyin: mílù) or elaphure, is a species of deer that is currently extinct in the wild—all known specimens are found only in captivity. This semiaquatic animal prefers marshland, and is native to the subtropics of China. It grazes mainly on grass and aquatic plants. It is the only extant member of the genus Elaphurus. Beekse bergen,Elaphurus davidianus,Geotagged,Père Davids deer,The Netherlands Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Père Davids deer

Père David's deer (Elaphurus davidianus), also known as the milu (Chinese: 麋鹿; pinyin: mílù) or elaphure, is a species of deer that is currently extinct in the wild—all known specimens are found only in captivity. This semiaquatic animal prefers marshland, and is native to the subtropics of China. It grazes mainly on grass and aquatic plants. It is the only extant member of the genus Elaphurus.

    comments (1)

  1. This species of deer that is currently extinct in the wild; all known sepcimens are found only in captivity. But there is a breeding programm and some of them have been placed back to their original grounds in a reservate. Posted 12 years ago, modified 12 years ago

Sign in or Join in order to comment.

Père David's deer, also known as the "milu" or elaphure, is a species of deer that is currently extinct in the wild—all known specimens are found only in captivity. This semiaquatic animal prefers marshland, and is native to the subtropics of China.

Similar species: Even-toed Ungulates
Species identified by Frankhuizen Photography
View Frankhuizen Photography's profile

By Frankhuizen Photography

All rights reserved
Uploaded Jul 31, 2013. Captured Jul 30, 2013 11:31 in Beekse Bergen 33, 5081 NJ Hilvarenbeek, The Netherlands.
  • Canon EOS 550D
  • f/5.6
  • 1/256s
  • ISO800
  • 187mm