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Vigilant grazer
'Axis deer are good jumpers, but they usually choose to crawl under something rather than jump over it.'
Discover in real lifeHabitat:
South Asia
Food:
leaves, grass and sometimes fruits
Lifespan:
18 years on average
Weight:
60 to 80 pounds
Number of young:
1 young
Carrying time:
7 to 8 months
IUCN status:
safe
EEP:
no
No movement
Newborn chital can walk and stand almost immediately. But they hardly move during the first few weeks of their lives. The mother hides them in a safe spot, where they lie completely still until the mother returns. Every now and then the mother takes them to a new hiding place. This way the young chital stay safe against predators.
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Theme area: On the Move
You’ll see the Chital in the ‘On the Move’ themed area. Here, you’ll discover how animals move around and why moving – or, conversely, staying still – is important for survival.
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Species conservation in Eindhoven Zoo
Fortunately, the status of the Chital is safe. But, unfortunately, many of the animal species you see at Eindhoven Zoo are endangered and struggling in their native habitats. Did you know that more than 10,000 animal species in the world are in danger of becoming extinct? Together we can help them, with big, or small steps. Do you want to know how?