A Sika Deer stag watches other males grazing nearby. The Sika was introduced from Japan nearly two centuries ago to deer parks
A Sika Deer stag watches other males grazing nearby. The Sika was introduced from Japan nearly two centuries ago to deer parks but escapees have established wild populations
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Location: Studley Royal Deer Park, Ripon, N Yorkshire
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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