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

Rucervus duvaucelii

Habitat

Wet grasslands and swamps

Weight

180 kg

Length

200 meters

Lifespan

20 years

Origin

North/Central India

Status

Vulnerable

Mammal
deer

About the Swamp Deer

A large deer with splayed hooves adapted to marshy habitats.

Location in Zoo

Venomous Reptile Exhibit

Feeding Times

Morning and evening

Feeding Habits

Herbivorous

Fun Facts

Males shed antlers annually like other deer species.

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Males shed antlers annually like other deer species.

Conservation Status

Current Threats

  • Wetland Species Pavilion

Our Conservation Efforts

Wetland protection in Kaziranga

Indian Elephant IUCN category

Visit the Swamp Deer

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