A male sambar deer (Cervus unicolor) sits in shade in Bannerghatta National Park in Karnataka, India.

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The sambar can be found throughout much of Asia. Typically this large deer grows to 160 cm (63 inches) at the shoulder and weights from 160-260 kg (357-574 pounds).

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Location: Bannerghatta National Park, Karnataka, India
Photo credit: © Raj Singh / Alamy / Afripics
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