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The Père David's deer ( Elaphurus davidianus ), also known as the milu ( Chinese: 麋 鹿; pinyin: mílù) or elaphure, is a species of deer native to the subtropical river valleys of China. It grazes mainly on grass and aquatic plants. It is the only extant member of the genus Elaphurus.
Learn about the Pere David Deer, a rare and unique species of deer that was saved from extinction by captive breeding. Discover its appearance, habitat, behavior, and how it became extinct in the wild in China.
Père David’s deer, (Elaphurus davidianus), large, rare Asian deer in the family Cervidae (order Artiodactyla). The only member of its genus, it is unknown in nature within historical times. Presumably native to northern China, it is now found only in zoos, private animal collections, and game.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Sep 23, 2013 · Learn how a French missionary's glimpse of a rare deer in China led to its survival in zoos and parks. Discover the challenges and lessons of conserving this unique animal that once roamed the wild.
Learn how WWF and partners are working to conserve the Chinese deer that went extinct in the wild and was saved by a British duke. Discover how the deer is adapting to its native habitat and facing new threats.
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Jan 24, 2020 · Père David's deer, also known as milu or sibuxiang, was declared extinct in the wild in 1900. Learn how a French zoologist and a British aristocrat collaborated to rescue and reintroduce this rare species in China.
Learn about the rare and endangered Père David's deer, a species of deer with backward-pointing antlers and a reddish tan coat. Find out how they became extinct in the wild and how they are bred in zoos around the world.
