- DISTRIBUTION : India Bangladesh and other south eastern countries.
- HABITAT : Sambars inhabit both gently sloping and steep forested hillsides. They reside preferably near cultivated areas such as gardens and plantations in order to acquire food but are also found in thick forests swamp forests and open scrub.
- BEHAVIOUR AND FOOD HABIT : Sambars are nocturnal or crepusculars (most active at twilight). Males live alone for much of the year, and the females live in small herds of up to sixteen individuals. All adults can scream or make short, high-pitched sounds when alarmed. However, they more commonly communicate by scent marking, tail signalling and foot stamping. All sambars are proficient swimmers. Mating system is Polygynous. Their diet consists of leaves, berries, grasses, bark from young trees, fallen fruit, herbs and buds.
- FOOD SERVED HERE : Wheat bran Soaked gram Crushed barley red potato Carrot Leafy vegetables cabbage green fodder oats banana common salt.
- BRIEF DESCRIPTION :
1. BODY LENGTH- 2 Mt.
2. BODY WEIGHT- 180 Kg
3. BODY COLOUR - The hairy coat of the Sambar deer is generally consistent in colour around the body but can vary from yellowish-brown to almost dark grey. The belly of the Sambar deer tends to be darker and sometimes has chestnut markings. - LIFE-SPAN : 26 years in captivity.
- THREAT : Habitat encroachment and hunting.
- CONSERVATION STATUS : Vulnerable IUCN 3.1.