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Sri Lankan Axis Deer, thug edition Unlike most axis deer, this one did not flee. It ignored us and took slow and confident steps. He appeared as a deer that just kicked somebody's ass. It probably did, as one of its antlers is broken. Asia,Axis axis ceylonensis,Sri Lanka,Sri Lankan axis deer,Yala Click/tap to enlarge

Sri Lankan Axis Deer, thug edition

Unlike most axis deer, this one did not flee. It ignored us and took slow and confident steps. He appeared as a deer that just kicked somebody's ass. It probably did, as one of its antlers is broken.

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  1. Nice blending with the coat color and the green background. It gives an 'enchanted forest' like effect. Posted 10 years ago

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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 13, 2015. Captured Nov 14, 2014 14:21.
  • NIKON D800
  • f/5.0
  • 1/1000s
  • ISO450
  • 160mm