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Sri Lankan Axis Deer with large antlers, Yala, Sri Lanka I can't really explain the large antlers on this one, as this deer appears to me as quite small and young. Asia,Axis axis ceylonensis,Sri Lanka,Sri Lankan axis deer,Yala Click/tap to enlarge

Sri Lankan Axis Deer with large antlers, Yala, Sri Lanka

I can't really explain the large antlers on this one, as this deer appears to me as quite small and young.

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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 May 13, 2015. Captured Nov 14, 2014 15:11.
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  • NIKON D800
  • f/5.6
  • 1/1000s
  • ISO400
  • 400mm