Sika Dybowski (Cervus nippon dybowskii) is the largest representative of the sika deer, reaching up to 120 kg. Its original homeland is eastern Russia, from where it was imported into game preserves in the Czech Republic in the 19th century. In contrast to the Japanese sika deer, it has remained exclusively so to this day. In the Czech Republic, the sika Dybowski is found exclusively in game preserves, where it is an interesting game for hunters.
Its coloration in the summer coat resembles that of a fallow deer, with a reddish to brownish coloration with white spots. However, it has a distinctive black stripe on its back, unlike the fallow deer. The most striking distinguishing feature is its head, which has the typical appearance of a sika deer, thanks to which it can be safely distinguished. Another important feature is its antlers, which are spread and massive, but unlike the fallow deer, they do not form shovels, but typical deer-like antlers.
The antlers of the sika Dybowski are of the cervid type, which in most cases form typical figures of eight and ten . Its antlers do not form the typical crown, as can be seen in the European deer. On the other hand, compared to the Japanese sika deer, they form massive and at first glance different antlers..
Sika Dybowski lives in game preserves in the Czech Republic. It is able to adapt perfectly to the environment from the lowlands to the forests of the Vysočina.
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