Common name : Sunda sambar
Scientific name : Rusa unicolor
Family : Cervidae
Native to : Indian sub-continent, Southern China and South-East Asia
Interesting fact : The male’s antlers are almost 43 inches high!
Conservation status : Vulnerable
The appearance and the size of a sambar vary widely across its range. They have hairy coats that can be anything from yellowish-brown to dark grey in colour and, while it is usually uniform in colour. Some sub-species have chestnut marks on the rump and under parts. Sambars also have a small but dense mane, more prominent in males.
