Spotted deer large gathering
Nov 10, 2022
Huge herd of Spotted deer in Yala national park Sri Lanka. Only the male spotted deer have antlers. When these grow, the stumps are covered in a temporary skin filled with fine blood vessels called ‘velvet’. Once grown the velvet dries and deer are sometimes seen rubbing off the dead skin. Males shed their antlers after mating #yalanationalpark #deer #deerfield #safaricamping
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