The Sambar deer has it's horns for protection, National Zoological Park, Delhi
The Sambar Deer is the most widely spread deer species in the world, It is also one of the larger
members of the deer family. Some males are known to weigh up to 300 kgs and can stand 1,55 m at the
shoulder. Their population is large and spread to almost every corner of India. They do not appear
on the endangered list. These animals have a life expectancy ranging between 16 - 20 years. They
are the favourite prey species of the tiger. A large sambar can feed a feed 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. A reason due
to which many of them fall prey for predators. After a 9 months gestation, the female gives birth
to a sole fawn.
Info from http://www.wildlywise.com/sambar_deer.htm" >here...
