The sika deer (Cervus nippon) also known as the spotted deer or the Japanese deer. source
The sika deer (Cervus nippon) also known as the spotted deer or the Japanese deer.
The sika deer is a species of deer native to much of East Asia, and introduced to various other parts of the world. source
The sika deer is a species of deer native to much of East Asia, and introduced to various other parts of the world.
The sika deer is now uncommon in these areas, excluding Japan, where the species is overabundant. source
The sika deer is now uncommon in these areas, excluding Japan, where the species is overabundant.
The sika deer is a member of the genus Cervus, a group of deer also known as the "true deer". source
The sika deer is a member of the genus Cervus, a group of deer also known as the "true deer".
The sika deer were grouped together in this genus with nine other species. source
The sika deer were grouped together in this genus with nine other species.
The sika deer is one of the few deer species that does not lose its spots upon reaching maturity. source
The sika deer is one of the few deer species that does not lose its spots upon reaching maturity.
The sika deers can vary from 50 to 110 cm (20 to 43 in) tall at the shoulder and from 95 to 180 cm (37 to 71 in) in head-and-body length. source
The sika deers can vary from 50 to 110 cm (20 to 43 in) tall at the shoulder and from 95 to 180 cm (37 to 71 in) in head-and-body length.
The tail sika deer measures about 7.5–13 cm (3.0–5.1 in) long. source
The tail sika deer measures about 7.5–13 cm (3.0–5.1 in) long.
Japanese sika deer (C. n. nippon), males weigh 40–70 kg (88–154 lb) and females weigh 30–40 kg (66–88 lb). source
Japanese sika deer (C. n. nippon), males weigh 40–70 kg (88–154 lb) and females weigh 30–40 kg (66–88 lb).
All Sika deers are compact and dainty-legged, with short, trim, wedge-shaped heads and a boisterous disposition. source
All Sika deers are compact and dainty-legged, with short, trim, wedge-shaped heads and a boisterous disposition.
The sika deer can be active throughout the day, though in areas with heavy human disturbance, they tend to be nocturnal. source
The sika deer can be active throughout the day, though in areas with heavy human disturbance, they tend to be nocturnal.
The sika deer is a highly vocal species, with over 10 individual sounds, ranging from soft whistles to loud screams. source
The sika deer is a highly vocal species, with over 10 individual sounds, ranging from soft whistles to loud screams.
Sika deer preferring areas with dense understory, and where snowfall does not exceed 10–20 cm (3.9–7.9 in). source
Sika deer preferring areas with dense understory, and where snowfall does not exceed 10–20 cm (3.9–7.9 in).
The sika is regarded as a particularly prized and elusive sportsman's quarry. source
The sika is regarded as a particularly prized and elusive sportsman's quarry.
The sika display very different survival strategies and escape tactics from the indigenous deer. source
The sika display very different survival strategies and escape tactics from the indigenous deer.
Its name comes from shika (鹿?), the Japanese word for "deer". In Japan the species is known as the nihonjika (ニホンジカ(日本鹿)?, lit. "Japan deer"). source
Its name comes from shika (鹿?), the Japanese word for "deer". In Japan the species is known as the nihonjika (ニホンジカ(日本鹿)?, lit. "Japan deer").
Zoo longevity records typically range from 15-18 years, although an exceptionally long lifespan of the sika deer is 25 years, source
Zoo longevity records typically range from 15-18 years, although an exceptionally long lifespan of the sika deer is 25 years,