North American chital deer (SciiFii)

The North American chital deer (Axis americanum), also known as the North American spotted deer or the North American axis deer, is a species of deer that originally did not exist, but has since been created by SciiFii and introduced throughout the wetlands, prairies, forests, open woodlands, grasslands and shrublands across the western United States to help boost biodiversity. As its name might suggests, the North American chital deer resembles the true chital deer (Axis axis) of Asia, but it is slightly larger in size. The North American chital deer have a varied diet, which they adapt to their environment. North American chital deer's feed primarily on grasses, fallen leaves, trees, brushy vegetation, herbs, fungi, myrtle bushes, ground ferns, poison ivy, soybeans and corn. The North American chital deer is mainly active throughout the day, though in areas with heavy human disturbance, this species 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 meters (2,300 ft) lower in elevation than summer ranges. They roam mostly in large herds in hundreds due to many predators, including wolves, cougars, bears, coyotes, etc. Large herds gather in autumn and winter. The North American chital deer is a highly vocal species, with over 10 individual sounds, ranging from soft whistles to loud screams. The conservation status of the North American chital deer is Least Concern due to successful conservation efforts, the North American chital deer's wide range and its tolerance to many of the human activities.
Category:Animals
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