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White-lipped deer

Published: 2024-11-22 Author: mysheen
Last Updated: 2024/11/22, Alias rock deer, white-nosed deer, yellow deer scientific name Cervusalbirostris English name white-lippeddeer Cervaceae Cervidae distributed in Qinghai, Gansu, western Sichuan and eastern Xizang, the size of white-lipped deer is similar to that of water deer and red deer. The lacrimal fossa of the skull is large and deep. The lips and jaw are white, hence the name "white-lipped deer", which is a specialty of our country. The straightness of adult male antlers

Alias rock deer, white-nosed deer, yellow deer

Scientific name Cervusalbirostris

English name white-lippeddeer

Cervaceae Cervidae

Distributed in Qinghai, Gansu, western Sichuan and eastern Xizang

National first-class animal protection

The size of white-lipped deer is similar to that of water deer and red deer. The lacrimal fossa of the skull is large and deep. The lips and jaw are white, hence the name "white-lipped deer", which is a specialty of our country. The straight line of adult male antlers can be up to 1 meter long, with 4-6 bifurcations, and the females have no horns. The hooves are wider. The whole body is yellowish brown, buttocks are light brown, there is no black topline and white spots.

Inhabit alpine thickets or grasslands at an altitude of 3500 to 5000 meters. During the day often hidden in the forest edge or other bushes, but also climb rocky beaches and bare rock arms, good at mountain climbing and running. I like to live in groups. Mainly feed on Gramineae, Polygonaceae, crassulaceae plants, but also eat a variety of leaves, salt habits. Estrus mating is mostly from September to November, there is a fierce mating struggle between males, the pregnancy period is about 8 months, one litter per baby, and there are white spots on the young deer. The output of pilose antler is high and it is a valuable traditional Chinese medicine.

 
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