Sika Deer

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This pretty deer is from parts of Asia, including Japan and China. It lives in forests, feeding on grass and leaves.

Male deer have antlers which are made from bone and are shed every year.

Did you know?

Most types of deer only have white spots (for camouflage) when they are babies, but with sika deer, adults have them too.

Wow!

Sika deer are fast, powerful runners and have been seen jumping over obstacles 1.7 metres high!

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