This species of deer originates from Asia and was introduced into Britain in the 1870`s, but escaped from the parks in which it was kept and has gradually bred and a thriving population is now present in the east of Britain. The deer in its` native country is becoming increasingly scarce and apparently we now have a quarter of the worlds population in our country!
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Maybe we can sell a few of them back? Do them a special deal. Buy one, and get a grey squirrel free?
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Deer are so hard to spot, I find, being naturally very shy. A deer ran beside my car as I was driving through Epping Forest a few years ago and then disappeared just as suddenly. I think it was a Fallow Deer but I was thrilled beyond words.
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Do you know, that`s not a bad idea! We could start with the umpteen that inhabit my garden!
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I have been quite lucky recently, having seen Roe, Muntjac and these Chinese Water Deer, plus the Red Deer in Scotland earlier in the year. I think it`s a case of being in the right place at the right time and being down-wind of the deer!
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What an interesting looking critter. I've not seen one of these before. Looks almost as much like a sheep as a deer, at least the deer I'm used to.
ReplyDeleteBlends right in with the tall grasses, I'll bet they're hard to spot. Nice job to get him to pose against the green background for you with the tall grasses framing him so prettily. Well done.
Wow I've never seen one of those before. Prettyyyyy.
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ReplyDeleteThey are funny looking animals, they almost look `fluffy`, if that makes sense?!
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If you take a close look at the mouth Sam you will see some rather sharp looking tusks, showing a more `basic` breed of deer, but admittedly they are quite `cute`!
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Greetings John.
ReplyDeleteI had no idea about the Chinese water deer. This is a fascinating article with a wonderful photo to accompany it. A rather strange looking creature, but rather cute, nonetheless.
Thanks for sharing.
In kindness, Gary.
Thanks very much Gary, it never ceases to amaze me what wonder we have in nature.
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Amazing! You should post more often.
ReplyDeleteThanks Lettuce Head. I have been finding it hard to get out and about just lately, but will endeavour to do more!
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