Sanjay Gandhi Biological Park
Opening times today: 10am - 6pm (Last entry allowed at 5pm)
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Sambar Deer

Rusa unicolor

Habitat

Dense forests and wetlands

Weight

300 kg

Length

250 meters

Lifespan

20 years

Origin

South/Southeast Asia

Status

Vulnerable

Mammal
deer

About the Sambar Deer

India's largest deer species with a shaggy coat and impressive antlers.

Location in Zoo

Venomous Reptile Exhibit

Feeding Times

Nocturnal feeding

Feeding Habits

Herbivorous

Fun Facts

Alarm calls sound like loud barks to warn others.

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Alarm calls sound like loud barks to warn others.

Conservation Status

Current Threats

  • Large Herbivore Conservation

Our Conservation Efforts

Anti-poaching for trophy hunting

Indian Elephant IUCN category

Visit the Sambar Deer

Come see this magnificent animal up close and learn more about our conservation efforts.