Located next to Tiger Taiga, Island Dwellers is home to our Philippine spotted deer which are also known as Visayan spotted deer.
Philippine spotted deer are very shy and often retreat to dense forests when disturbed.
We have had previous breeding success with our Philippine spotted deer which is great news for this endangered species.
Animals in Island Dwellers
Philippine Spotted Deer
Rusa alfredi
From: Philippines
Status: Endangered
Quick Fact: Philippine spotted deer are easily recognised by their distinctive pattern of buff-coloured spots scattered across their dark brown back.
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