Not sure, but they are odd (for Red Deer, I wouldn't really know what was odd for Barbary in particular!). The animals are newly arrived from San Diego but I'm not sure if any others of the San Diego herd show the same feature.
I was very much struck by the long 'face' and compact antlers - looks rather out of proportion compared to British/European Red Deer. The hinds showed the same long faces.
Yes, it has been suggested. It has also been suggested that Corsican and Barbary Red Deer comprise a separate species (C. corsicanus), but I don't think anything's ever been proved.
I was very much struck by the long 'face' and compact antlers - looks rather out of proportion compared to British/European Red Deer. The hinds showed the same long faces.
Yes, I noticed that too though didn't comment. Also the very short coat which you would expect from a warm climate animal. Although this stag is in hard antler and has a swollen neck indicating he's in/coming into rut, there is no sign of a mane either.
Was there any calling? Voices vary between different subspecies I think.
Yes, I noticed that too though didn't comment. Also the very short coat which you would expect from a warm climate animal. Although this stag is in hard antler and has a swollen neck indicating he's in/coming into rut, there is no sign of a mane either.
Was there any calling? Voices vary between different subspecies I think.
