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Nice - well done, Mic. Now, the darkness of the antlers - is that indicative of the animal's age, surroundings, or?????
The ears, very much like African antelope? Yes, No?, yet the Sambar is an Indian deer, isn't it?
Lt. James Forsyth spoke of shooting Sambar Stags in India, mid 1800's.

That is hillier terrain than normal for your pictures, Mic.
He picked a dense place to lay down.

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Sambar were originally from India. Released. here a long time ago. Yes very large ears. Colour I'm unsure of, most I have shot were similar. Tips only polished a little bit on this one. they love the real thick scrub.
The country is a lot steeper than it looks.
I was about to call it for a miss after losing his tracks, and no blood when I found him very happy.
Cheers Mick

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