Californian sika deer (SciiFii)

A Californian sika deer (Cervus maculis), also known as the California sika deer, the American spotted deer, and the American sika deer, is a species of deer that originally did not exist, but has since been created by SciiFii and introduced throughout the wetlands, forests, open woodlands, grasslands, and shrublands across the western United States and Mexico to help boost biodiversity. As its name might suggests, the Californian sika deer resembles the true sika deer (Cervus nippon) of Asia, however, it is actually more closely related to the elk/wapiti (Cervus canadensis), and is slightly larger in size than the true sika deer. Like several subspecies of true sika deer, the Californian sika deer has spots all over its body through adulthood, presumably to blend in with its environment. The Californian sika deer have a varied diet, which they adapt to their environment. A Californian sika deer's diet can include marsh grasses, fallen leaves, trees, brushy vegetation, herbs, fungi, myrtle bushes, ground ferns, poison ivy, soybeans and corn. Californian sika deer can be active throughout the day, though in areas with heavy human disturbance, they tend to be nocturnal. Seasonal migration is known to occur in mountainous areas, such as the Rocky Mountains, with winter ranges being up to 700 m (2,300 ft) lower in elevation than summer ranges. Lifestyles vary between individuals, with some occurring alone while others are found in single-sex groups. Large herds gather in autumn and winter. Males spend most years alone occasionally forming herds together. Females with fawns only form herds during birthing season. The Californian sika deer is a highly vocal species, with over 10 individual sounds, ranging from soft whistles to loud screams. The conservation status of the Californian sika deer is Least Concern due to successful conservation efforts, the Californian sika deer's wide range and its tolerance to many of the human activities. 
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