Brow-antlered Deer

Eld's deer is a medium-sized deer weighing approximately 70–130kg. Its most distinctive feature is the male's sweeping antlers, which rise in a continuous curve from the skull and carry a forward-pointing brow tine near the base. The coat varies from reddish brown to grey, and males are larger than females. Three geographically separated forms are recognized, including the Siamese Eld's deer historically reported from Hainan. (Animal Diversity Web)

The species uses seasonally flooded lowlands, monsoon woodland, dry scrub, thorn forest and open deciduous forest. It grazes and browses opportunistically on grasses, forbs, wild fruit, foliage and nearby crops, and is attracted to fresh grass emerging after seasonal fires. Activity is mainly nocturnal or crepuscular. Females commonly remain with their young, while adult males are often solitary outside the breeding period. Gestation lasts roughly eight months and generally produces one fawn, although twins occasionally occur. (Animal Diversity Web)