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Sri Lankan Axis deer group in Yala, Sri Lanka Available in enormous quantities throughout the Sri Lankan parks. Asia,Axis axis ceylonensis,Sri Lanka,Sri Lankan axis deer,Yala Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Sri Lankan Axis deer group in Yala, Sri Lanka

Available in enormous quantities throughout the Sri Lankan parks.

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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 .

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

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Uploaded May 9, 2015. Captured Nov 14, 2014 11:42.
  • NIKON D800
  • f/5.6
  • 1/1000s
  • ISO1400
  • 400mm