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Sri Lankan Axis deer (♂), Wilpaththu, Sri Lanka One of few males we saw with intact antlers, many had damaged ones from fights with other males. Asia,Axis axis ceylonensis,Sri Lanka,Sri Lankan axis deer,Wilpaththu Click/tap to enlarge

Sri Lankan Axis deer (♂), Wilpaththu, Sri Lanka

One of few males we saw with intact antlers, many had damaged ones from fights with other males.

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The Sri Lankan axis deer

The Sri Lankan axis deer or Ceylon spotted deer is a subspecies of axis deer that inhabits only Sri Lanka. The name chital is not used in Sri Lanka. Its validity is disputed, and some maintain that the axis deer is monotypic .

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Similar species: Even-toed Ungulates
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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By Ferdy Christant

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Uploaded Dec 3, 2014. Captured Nov 5, 2014 09:46.
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  • NIKON D800
  • f/5.6
  • 1/400s
  • ISO450
  • 400mm