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Chital-Axis axis
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Scientific ClassificationKingdom:Animalia Animal CharacteristicsHead-Body Length:100-175 cm
Height:91 cm Weight:86 kg Identification:The chital is rufous-fawn with white spots on its back. Habitat:Woodlands Diet:Herbivore: grass Reproduction:There is no fixed breeding season for chitals, but most births occur in the cool season from January to May. The gestation period is 210-225 days long. Social Structure:Chitals live in herds. Behavior:During the dry season, herds will often feed underneath trees that langur monkeys are using. The chitals feed on the foliage that is dropped by the monkeys. The two species will respond to each other's alarm calls. Status:No special status Interesting Facts:Chitals readily take to water and are said to be good swimmers. Other InformationGeographic:Southern parts of Central Asia Date:1968-01 Subjects:Axis axis | |
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