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Sambar Deer Recorded at High Altitudes

March 14 , 2026 14 hrs 0 min 38 0

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.