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White-lipped Deer Hunting |
White-lipped Deer(Cervus elaphus albirostris) Current SCI all time record: Score 256 4/8 Description: The deep brown summer coat is highlighted with white markings. As the name albirostris suggests, the most prominent of these is the white muzzle, which is covered in pure white hair. As well, the underparts, rump, eye-ring, throat, and underside of the chin are creamy white. In winter, this coat is replaced by longer grey-brown hairs which reduce the contrast of the markings. A peculiar feature of the coat is the reversal in the lie of the hairs on the rear torso, which, from a distance, give this deer the appearance of wearing a saddle. The hoofs are broad and cattle-like, with well developed dew claws. The antlers, worn only by males, are spectacular - the thick main beam normally carries 5-6 somewhat flattened tines and may reach a length of 1.3 meters / 4.2 feet. White in colour, the antlers may weigh as much as 7 kg / 15 lb each! Other Common Names: Thorold Deer Size: Range: Tibetan Plateau of China; fall. Natural History: The senses of this large deer are acute, especially sight, which is thought to facilitate group cohesion in the open highlands it calls home. Thorold's deer, despite its large size, is extremely agile and is surprisingly good at climbing rocks. It is sure-footed and can navigate steep slopes with apparent ease. During the rut, males "roar" loudly. Hunting Characteristics: |
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