spotted deer

noun

1. axis deer.

Word History and Origins

Origin of spotted deer¹

First recorded in 1670–80

Example Sentences

Some endangered island species today include: the dwarf buffalo Tamaraw on the Philippine island of Mindoro, 21% the size of its closest mainland relative; the spotted deer of the Philippine Visayan islands of Panay and Negros, 26% the size of its closest mainland relative; and Jamaica's hutia, a rodent 4-1/2 times bigger than its closest mainland relative.

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The enclosures contain natural prey - such as spotted deer and antelope, which scientists hope they’ll learn to hunt - and are designed to prevent other predators like bears or leopards from getting in.

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And wildlife officials have audited the park's prey, ensuring enough spotted deer, blue bulls, wild boars and porcupines to sustain the cheetahs' diet.

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State surveys have spotted deer and other mammals already crowding onto canal banks and flood control levees that provide little shelter or forage.

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The 205-sqkm Dnyanganga sanctuary is home to leopards, blue bull, wild boar, peafowl and spotted deer.

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