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Rusa Deer

Scientific Name: Cervus timorensis

Subspecies: 1. Cervus t. timorensis: Timor (introduced on to the Hermit- and Ninigo Island in the Bismarck Archipelago). 2. Cervus t. moluccensis: The Molukkas 3. Cervus t. macassaricus: Celebes and neighboring islands. 4. Cervus t. djonga: The Muna- and Buron Islands. 5. Cervus t. floresiensis: Flores, Lombok, Komodo and neighboring islands. 6. Cervus t. russa: Java and Bali (introduced in Mauritius).

Habitat: Open woodland and grassy plains.

Description: Large deer weighing up to 200 kg and measuring up to 1,15 m over the shoulder. It may reach a total body length of 2 meter without tail (25 cm). General colour dark brown. The antlers are similar to those of the Axis Deer.

Hunting method: Stalking, driven with beaters.

Hunting available in: Almost all areas of introduction.

We offer this specie on the following tours

Rusa Deer in Mauritius

Mauritius

A true tropical paradise - far out in the Indian Ocean, the isolated island realm of Mauritius beats your wildest fantasies of sunny, palm-fringed beaches and multi-coloured coral reefs. But Mauritius can also offer much more, including a wide range of unique hunting and fishing experiences.

7 days hunting stay

€10,095

Per. person

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Australian hunting adventure with Kingham Safaris

Australia

Kingham are a family-owned company who have been offering some of Australia’s best hunting and wildlife adventures for over 37 years. They are renown for their high level of service and excellent hunting for 12 different big game species. They have delivered more top-10 trophies than any other ou...