The Sambar Deer is the most widely spread deer species in the world, covering many countries in the Asian continent. It is also one of the larger members of the deer family. Some males are known to weigh up to 300 kgs. Their population is large and spread to almost every corner of India. While they are not in the endangered list, they are categorized as vulnerable. They are the favourite prey species for the tiger. A large Sambar can feed a Tiger for up to 4 days. Unlike the spotted Deer, which shouts an alarm and darts away at the sight of a predator, the Sambar tends to alertly watch and keep giving alarm calls until the danger has passed.
Indian Sambar Deer typically display solitary and isolated behavior. Most of the time, they are seen roaming alone. In case they have company, it is that of a very small group. The senses of the Sambar Deer are highly developed, which helps them in detecting their predators easily. Whenever they perceive danger, they start giving a repetitive honking alarm call.
Below are few images of this Deer that we have taken during our various trips to the Indian wilderness.
49 comments:
Hello Thomas
Wonderful photos.
I don't know how you get that the animals are so quiet, during shooting.
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Marcos
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love these shots thomas! The deer looks very nice with rich quality.
the word 'sambar' reminded me of the south indian dish that i recently tasted.. lol! well, these are really great captures here, especially where they're looking straight at the cam.. :)
Hi Thomas,
Beautiful set of pictures, I love the last one, it is beautiful!
Hi Thomas. Superb clarity with the head shots showing so much detail. Well done. FAB
Beautiful shots!
Fascinating photographs of this large and proud creature. Interesting and very educational texts too. Great work, Thomas!
Great photos. Would have loved to see one of a tiger actually catching a sambar.
They have such cute ears!
nice pictures!
But I personally loved the first one. It looks funny and as if it's calling out to us.. :)
It's interesting how some animals seem to almost always look right at the camera.
such beautiful pics! and so much detail!!! good work! I loved the last one!!!
Great pictures. How did you manage to get these/ Sambars usually run away the minute they hear a noise.
The last picture with the fawn is my favorite.
Wonderful animal :)
Stunning images...it looks like they are posing for you !
Another great set Thomas. The herds of Sambar found in Horton Plains in the hills of Sri Lanka are huge. Herds of up to a 100 deer can be seen on the plains in the evenings.
Fantastic shots
great work
i love the colours of the second
I love mother/baby photos. Lovely work!
Top quality!
As usual.
Bye
I like the way they look at you, amazing portrait as always.
seen the sambhar many times, but never so close..
Hi Thomas,
Excellent images and nice to see someone actually posting pics of the prey species.
Regards,
Angad Achappa
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Truly, an excellent series
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I feel jealous of you, in a good way :) I'm just crazy about wildlife, and you are actually experiencing it :)
Great pictures indeed Thomas!
Garden Lizard
Hi Thomas!
Beautiful set of pictures as always.
Thomas, Beautiful shots. You have such a gift for wildlife photography!
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Beautiful clear photos as ALWAYS! Those ears are made for listening to any little crackle in the woods, aren't they!
That first shot is stunning Thomas.
Hello Thomas
Wonderful photos.
Special the first shot is verry funny :-)
Grz Sien
Superb wildlife photography.
Love your explanations of your photos...they really help us understand the animals. From across the world, may you and your family be abundantly blessed on this our special thanksgiving day.
Thomas,
A strange looking deer to me..more the look of a reindeer..but maybe b/c its that Holiday thing in my head.
Why do you suppose there is a bare patch on its throat area? They look quite big ..and I can see how it would fulfill a cat's appetite for several days.. Very nice close ups..and of course you always do such a nice job of commentary! :-)
brilliant pictures as usual
The first pic is grat... looks like he is saying hey whats up to you. Another great series of course.
your photos and info is always top notch!!
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They are all good, but that first photo is amazing!
(visiting from Doreen's place)
I have been aware of these animals most of my life, but have not really paid attention to photos of them until now and they are a beautiful species.
As usual, you have done an outstanding job of capturing them.
and they look majestic. :)
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Hello Thomas, as usual your post is wonderful, you are unmatched for capturing the moments of all the animals free.
Wonderful images!Congratulations!
Truly amazing captures, your nature images are absolutely the best.
Fantastic to see how different deer can look on a different continent. They are beautiful with their big, round ears.
I noticed that most of them have those naked spots on their throats... is that normal?
Thomas I especially like the third photo down. But as always great images. You know Thomas, you must be spending a lot of times in the woods to get those great images. Anna :)
Those ears do say it all, Thomas. :) Beautiful images!
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