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Sambar Deer Population Booms in Valmiki Tiger Reserve, Bihar

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News18•23-02-2026, 20:14

Sambar Deer Population Booms in Valmiki Tiger Reserve, Bihar

•India's largest deer species, the Sambar, is experiencing a population increase in Bihar's Valmiki Tiger Reserve.
•Valmiki Tiger Reserve, located in West Champaran district, is a key habitat for this species.
•Wildlife expert Abhishek clarifies the distinction between deer and antelope families.
•Deer family includes Chital, Sambar, Hog Deer, Barking Deer, Barasingha, characterized by branched horns.
•Antelope family includes Chousingha, Nilgai, Chinkara, with straight, unbranched horns; Nilgai is the largest antelope species.

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