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Deer population rises in Ramanathapuram despite drought
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News18•05-10-2026, 17:19
Deer population rises in Ramanathapuram despite drought
- •Spotted deer and blackbucks thrive in various arid regions of Ramanathapuram, adapting well to the dry climate and minimal water.
- •They live in herds of 10 to 50, and their numbers can exceed 100 together in a single place during the rainy season.
- •Their ears can rotate 360 degrees to detect faint sounds of danger, and they can run up to 65 kilometers per hour.
- •The population of these deer is steadily increasing in the district due to active poaching prevention and rescue measures by the forest department.
Key Questions Answered
Spotted deer have adapted to the region's arid climate by surviving on minimal water and dry scrub vegetation.
Spotted deer feature ears that rotate 360 degrees to detect faint sounds, can run at speeds of 60 to 65 kilometers per hour, leap up to 7 feet high and 20 feet long, and emit bark-like sounds to alert the herd.
The population is increasing due to forest department measures, which include preventing poaching as well as rescuing and treating injured animals.
