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Sambar Deer Recorded at High Altitudes
March 14 , 2026
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- The sambar deer (Rusa unicolour) was recorded for the first time at high-altitude protected areas in Chamba district, Himachal Pradesh.
- The species was found in Kalatop–Khajjiar Wildlife Sanctuary and Gamgul Wildlife Sanctuary, located at elevations above 2,500–3,000 metres.
- Sambar deer is the largest deer species in South Asia and is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
- The species is protected under Schedule III of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
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