Mammals
Spotted Deer
Graceful chital with a coat of white spots — the bright-eyed sentinels of the forest edge.
Quick Facts
Scientific name
Axis axis
Animal group
Mammals
Diet
Herbivore
Habitat
Forest clearings and grasslands
Conservation status
Least Concern
Conservation status is based on the IUCN Red List and reviewed by our conservation team every year.
About This Animal
Spotted deer, or chital, keep their white spots for life. Males grow branching antlers that they shed and regrow each year.
Habitat & Range
Chital live across India and neighbouring countries, often near water and forest clearings. They are an important prey species for tigers and leopards.
Diet & Behavior
Chital graze in herds and stay alert for predators, often feeding near langur monkeys who warn them of danger from the treetops.
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