Recently, staff in Dongtan Nature Reserve discovered a "deer", but due to the distance and unclear photography, it was difficult to tell what kind of deer it was. A few days later, the reserve monitor again reported the discovery of deer, so the staff immediately activated the mo

Recently, staff in Dongtan Nature Reserve discovered a "deer", but due to the distance and unclear shooting, it was difficult to tell what kind of deer it was. A few days later, the reserve monitor again reported the discovery of deer, so the staff immediately activated the monitoring system to search and captured a clearer image. After repeated identification by experts, it was a national first-level protected wild animal - elk .

real hammer: elk!

Elk is a national first-level protected wild animal. It is commonly known as " is not like " because its head is like a horse, its antlers are like a deer, its hooves are like a cow, and its tail is like a donkey, hence its name.

Where do you come from, my friend?

what? Is there an elk in Dongtan Nature Reserve? Where did it come from?

The relevant staff were also confused about this. After verification from many parties, it was confirmed that all the locally bred elk in Chongming were present and had not been lost. In July last year, someone discovered an adult male elk moving alone in Gangxin District of Haimen City, Beixin Town of Qidong City, Yuantuojiao and other places. Later, no trace of its activities was found. In the northern part of Chongming along the river, There have been reports of sightings of a " sika deer" in many places. Based on the above inference - it is most likely the same deer that crossed the river.

Have been on short videos but don’t recognize me?

Elk usually live in groups, and each group of deer is led by a majestic "deer king". Every year during the estrus period, the young stags become agitated and fight with each other endlessly. The most powerful one will challenge the "deer king", and once he wins, he will become the new leader. The old "Deer King" often lives in isolation and lives alone all his life.

What are you looking at? I have never seen a deer. You

I like you to stay away from me.

After days of observation, this elk was in good spirits and had normal eating and drinking activities. However, there were fishing nets and debris wrapped around its horns. Fortunately, there was nothing in the area where it was located. Bushes and trees, there will be no accidents such as getting stuck. In winter, the old horns will fall off and new velvet will grow. However, catching it hastily may cause harm to it.

Although Dongtan Nature Reserve has abundant water and plants and is quiet and pleasant, there is no guarantee that it will not go out for a walk.

would like to remind the general public: Wild deer have bad tempers, so you can only watch them from a distance and do not approach them! Do not feed it, let alone chase or tease it.

If you find an elk that is sick, weak or injured, please call 021-59471160 immediately or call the police for help.