25. Swamp Deer (Barasingha), Kanha National Park, Madhya Pradesh
Barasingha derive their name from the large antlers of the adult male,
which may grow to have more than 12 points, hence the translation
of its name in Hindi, 12-antlered Deer.
which may grow to have more than 12 points, hence the translation
of its name in Hindi, 12-antlered Deer.
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