A jungle safari in Kaziranga National Park becomes enchanting due to the presence of the delightful deer known as Barasingha or swamp deer

A jungle safari in Kaziranga National Park becomes enchanting due to the presence of the delightful deer known as Barasingha or swamp deer

While it is common for tourists to go deep into the hearth of the jungle for admiring the one horned rhinoceros, the swamp deer in herds often greets tourists at unexpected trails every now and then

While it is common for tourists to go deep into the hearth of the jungle for admiring the one horned rhinoceros, the swamp deer in herds often greets tourists at unexpected trails every now and then

With their innocent eyes, they may sometimes gaze at the tourists gawking at them or simply hop away by ignoring their ardent admirers

With their innocent eyes, they may sometimes gaze at the tourists gawking at them or simply hop away by ignoring their ardent admirers

Learn more about this delightful animal which greets guests at Kaziranga National Park-

Learn more about this delightful animal which greets guests at Kaziranga National Park-

1. It is a medium sized deer which grow to a height of 130 cm and weigh up to 180 Kg

1. It is a medium sized deer which grow to a height of 130 cm and weigh up to 180 Kg

2. It differs from all other deer species as its antlers carry more than three lines and because of its distinctive character, it is known as barasingha or twelve horned in Hindi

2. It differs from all other deer species as its antlers carry more than three lines and because of its distinctive character, it is known as barasingha or twelve horned in Hindi

3. The female swamp deer and only the males grow large, branched antlers up to 75 cm, which can have 12 or more points, giving the species its Hindi name "barah-singha"

3. The female swamp deer and only the males grow large, branched antlers up to 75 cm, which can have 12 or more points, giving the species its Hindi name "barah-singha"

4. The Barasingha has a dense brown coat that keeps it warm and dry in its moist habitat. The coat of the male Barasingha becomes darker in color during the mating season

4. The Barasingha has a dense brown coat that keeps it warm and dry in its moist habitat. The coat of the male Barasingha becomes darker in color during the mating season

5. It prefers tall grass and reed beds near rivers as its habitats

5. It prefers tall grass and reed beds near rivers as its habitats

6. They are mainly grazers and largely feed on grasses and aquatic plants

6. They are mainly grazers and largely feed on grasses and aquatic plants

7. Barasingha are usually seen in herds that vary in size depending on the time of year. Herds usually consist of 10 - 20 members

7. Barasingha are usually seen in herds that vary in size depending on the time of year. Herds usually consist of 10 - 20 members

8. During the breeding season they form larger breeding herds of 30 - 60 deer. Male Barasingha fight to establish control over a herd of female deer. During the rest of the year adult male Barasingha are often solitary

8. During the breeding season they form larger breeding herds of 30 - 60 deer. Male Barasingha fight to establish control over a herd of female deer. During the rest of the year adult male Barasingha are often solitary

9. There are three sub species of Barasingha found in India which includes the eastern swamp deer, western swamp deer and southern swamp deer

9. There are three sub species of Barasingha found in India which includes the eastern swamp deer, western swamp deer and southern swamp deer

10. They feed throughout the day with peaks during the mornings and late afternoons to evenings. In winter and monsoon, they drink water twice, and thrice or more in summer.

10. They feed throughout the day with peaks during the mornings and late afternoons to evenings. In winter and monsoon, they drink water twice, and thrice or more in summer.

Northeast Now

www.nenow.in

Read More

Click Here