The chital or cheetal (Axis axis; / tʃ iː t əl /), also known as the spotted deer, chital deer and axis deer, is a deer species native to the Indian subcontinent. It was first described and given a binomial name by German naturalist Johann Christian Polycarp Erxleben in 1777.

Sep 7, 2023 · Axis deer (scientific names: Cervis axis or Axis axis) sport an orange coat dotted with white spots, similar to that of a fawn of a whitetail deer. Axis deer also have a dark stripe down their spine and white patches on their throats.

The Axis Deer, also known as Chital or Spotted Deer, is native to the Indian subcontinent (India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, and Bangladesh). Today the Axis Deer can be found in many countries around the world.

Jul 30, 2024 · Also known as the chital or spotted deer, the axis deer originated on the Indian subcontinent. Fairly large populations exist in the wild there throughout wide portions of India, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka, southward of the Himalayan Mountains.

Jul 18, 2020 · The axis deer is a species native to the Indian subcontinent that is easily identified by the white spots that bespeckle its coat. Though the axis deer is native to India (called a chital in this region), it has been introduced to places all over the world and is even considered an invasive species in many of these areas because it is a fierce ...

The Axis deer (Axis axis) is a deer species native to the Indian subcontinent. It was first described and given a binomial name by German naturalist Johann Christian Polycarp Erxleben in 1777.

Oct 18, 2024 · About the Axis Deer In Molokai. The axis deer? Well, they're not native to Hawaii, but they’ve made themselves at home here since the 1800s. These deer aren’t just elusive; they’re also prime targets for anyone looking to fill their freezer with some of the best venison you’ll ever taste.

Nov 19, 2024 · Efforts to control the population of invasive axis deer on Maui have intensified this year, with an estimated 17,000 animals killed—more than double the annual average.

Jul 18, 2018 · When you ask most hunters about the axis deer, they say how beautiful they are, how great the meat tastes and that the males look fierce as heck! Here’s what you need to know about the axis deer. By the numbers: The axis deer is the most common exotic in Texas.

May 28, 2024 · Axis deer are easily one of the most beautiful species of deer you’ll find anywhere. They are sized somewhat like a mature whitetail deer, with unique antlers, and white spots like you’d find on a fawn. And while referred to as “deer,” they are more anatomically aligned with elk than our native deer.