Mammal
Indochinese Hog Deer
Axis porcinusAlso known as Indian Hog Deer, Hog Deer, Para Deer
Indian hog deer navigate dense riverine floodplains with a characteristic head-low running gait that resembles a scurrying pig rather than a leaping deer. Unlike social herd species, they are primarily solitary or form small, loose family groups that feed together during early morning and late afternoon. When alarmed, they produce a sharp whistle-like warning bark before bounding away with the white underside of their tail raised to flash a signal to nearby conspecifics.
HerbivoreCrepuscular
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EndangeredConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXEndangeredRed List categories, explained →
Diet & preyRiverine grasses, Sedges, Fallen wild fruit
Predators
- Bengal Tiger
- Leopard
- Dhole
ThreatsAgricultural encroachment, hydrological alteration from dams, and poaching
HabitatsRiverine grasslands, alluvial floodplains, swamp margins, and reedbeds
Life span10–14 years in the wild
Classification
- OrderArtiodactyla
- FamilyCervidae
- GenusAxis
- SpeciesAxis porcinus
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Safe to observe at a normal distance.
- What to notice
- Look for a stocky deer with relatively short legs, a rounded back, and a uniform brown coat occasionally flecked with faint spots.
- Support conservation
- Keep ample distance, avoid flushing them out of protective tall grass cover, and adhere strictly to designated reserve trackways.
Responsible observation
- Observation Timing: Scan tall grassland edges at dawn or dusk when deer emerge to forage.
- Field Etiquette: Remain quiet and concealed in hides, as their acute hearing triggers swift retreat.
Same Genus Giles Laurent / CC BY-SA 4.0 · cc-by-sa
Habitat Neighbor (c) Ramesh Shenai, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Ramesh Shenai · cc-by
Predator "Bengal Tiger" by ucumari photography is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0. To view a copy of this license, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/. · cc-by-sa
Same Family (c) Rashityagi, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA) · cc-by-sa
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