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Indian hog deer

Axis porcinus

Indian hog deer (Axis porcinus)Endangered

Photo: Lip Kee from Singapore, Republic of Singapore · CC BY-SA 2.0

Mammalherbivore

The hog deer is a small, stocky deer found in the grassy plains and river valleys of South Asia. It gets its name from its low, hog-like running style when startled. Some populations have been introduced to places like Australia and the southern United States.

  • Runs with a distinctive low, bounding gait like a wild pig.
  • Originally from India and surrounding countries.
  • Has established wild populations in Australia and the U.S.
GrasslandWetlandAsiaAustraliaNorth America
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At a glance

Classification
Mammal
Scientific name
Axis porcinus
Habitat
Grassland, Wetland
Regions in this directory
Asia, Australia, North America
Diet
herbivore
Relative size
small
IUCN Red List
Endangered (EN)
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