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Until 3rd November, there will be restricted access at Bears of the Rising Sun (lower viewing) and our Elephant Bushwalk will be closed.
From 14th October 2024, our Woodland Hollow will be closed.
Located next to Tiger Taiga, Island Dwellers is home to our Philippine spotted deer which are also known as Visayan spotted deer.
Philippine spotted deer are very shy and often retreat to dense forests when disturbed.
We have had previous breeding success with our Philippine spotted deer which is great news for this endangered species.
Spotted deer antlers are
25cm
in length
Deer live in groups of
3
individuals
There are
700
deer in the wild
Spotted deer can reach
80cm
in height
Animals in Island Dwellers
Philippine Spotted Deer
Rusa alfredi
From: Philippines
Status: Endangered
Quick Fact: Philippine spotted deer are easily recognised by their distinctive pattern of buff-coloured spots scattered across their dark brown back.
Find me in: Island Dwellers
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