Japanese Sika

$6,000+

Japanese Sika are a medium-sized deer. Its name comes from the Japanese word shika which means "deer". The Sika deer is one of the few deer species that does not lose its spots upon reaching maturity. All Sika deer are compact and dainty-legged, with short, trim, wedge-shaped heads and a boisterous disposition.

SEASON:

September - February

90 - 150

7 - 8 months

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ALSO CALLED:

Sika Deer, Northern Spotted Deer

ANTLERS/HORNS:

Males (Females have black bumps on forehead)

SHED HORNS:

Yes

15 - 18 years

MAXIMUM AGE:

Asia

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