The chital, also known as the spotted deer, is native to the Indian subcontinent. They were quite common in the two national parks that I visited in India and kept me quite occupied while waiting for tigers to show up. They look a bit like our white tailed deer if the young were never to lose their spots. This male chital was posing in the late day light in Kanha National Park. Nikon D300 with Nikkor 200-400mm lens (at 400mm) ISO 800, f/4 at 1/500th of a second.
Thanks Sue. They were quite common and did provide a nice diversion during those long periods (days at a time) waiting for the tigers. Quite often I saw them alongside langurs. They work in unison to alert each other of a tiger’s approach.
We use cookies to enhance your experience while using our website. If you are using our Services via a browser you can restrict, block or remove cookies through your web browser settings. We also use content and scripts from third parties that may use tracking technologies. You can selectively provide your consent below to allow such third party embeds. For complete information about the cookies we use, data we collect and how we process them, please check our Privacy Policy
——- A quiet forest beauty
——- Distanced as if by tapestry
——- Here in a conjurors clever
——- Product
——- The real becomes ethereal
It is so unusual to see antlers on a deer that has white spots. You must have been captivated, Sean, while waiting to be captivated by tigers.
Thanks Sue. They were quite common and did provide a nice diversion during those long periods (days at a time) waiting for the tigers. Quite often I saw them alongside langurs. They work in unison to alert each other of a tiger’s approach.
Just lovely. Glad these don’t lose their spots! Also, those are very beautiful antlers!
Yes, in the velvet phase.