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Ungulates
Sambar
Rusa unicolor
Local name: Sambar / सांभर
lightbulbA key tiger prey species; alarm call is a loud honk.
Identification
The Sambar (Rusa unicolor) is part of the WRK FO field reference used for incident intake and ground reports. Local names include Sambar / सांभर.
Habitat. Wooded hills and dense forest throughout India
Diet. Browse, grass, aquatic plants
Field notes. Largest Indian deer. Nocturnal near settlements. Antler-season injuries and snares are typical. Listed under the Wildlife (Protection) Act as Schedule III.
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Habitat
Wooded hills and dense forest throughout India
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Diet
Browse, grass, aquatic plants
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Behavior
Largest Indian deer. Nocturnal near settlements. Antler-season injuries and snares are typical.
