Kuhl's or Bawean deer Facts & Photo

Jack O'Conner · January 27, 2006, 10:28 AM

This species originates from a small Indonesian island named Bawean located in the Java Sea. An endangered species with less than 300 deer estimated to exist. Habitiat loss is cited as the primary reason for decline. Native jungles are being cut and replanted with teak trees.

These are smallish deer. But wildlife biologists can not agree upon weights and heights. They're often compared to hog deer for size and charactoristics.

Trophy hunting for Bawean deer is unknown to me.
Jack

fisherman66 · January 27, 2006, 10:34 AM

Looks delicious. 300 won't go very far. Cloning.....?

Jack O'Conner · January 29, 2006, 02:37 PM

I thought this buck looked mighty tasty, too. Chubby little rascal with a glossy coat. Could be some Texas exotic rancher can get past USDA red tape and start a herd with several breeding pairs. That is, if PETA can be sub-doed.
Jack

Foxman · January 31, 2006, 05:54 AM

Looks like Muntjac with attitude! I could use some of those. 300 is a small gene pool even if a big zoo stepped in to breed more.

January 27, 2006, 10:28 AM	#1
Jack O'Conner Senior Member Join Date: July 11, 2005 Location: Manatee County, Florida Posts: 1,976	Kuhl's or Bawean deer Facts & Photo This species originates from a small Indonesian island named Bawean located in the Java Sea. An endangered species with less than 300 deer estimated to exist. Habitiat loss is cited as the primary reason for decline. Native jungles are being cut and replanted with teak trees. These are smallish deer. But wildlife biologists can not agree upon weights and heights. They're often compared to hog deer for size and charactoristics. Trophy hunting for Bawean deer is unknown to me. Jack

January 31, 2006, 05:54 AM	#4
Foxman Senior Member Join Date: August 13, 2005 Posts: 466	Looks like Muntjac with attitude! I could use some of those. 300 is a small gene pool even if a big zoo stepped in to breed more. __________________ Better the man suspected of being a fool keep his mouth shut, than to open it and remove all doubt.

January 27, 2006, 10:34 AM	#2
fisherman66 Senior Member Join Date: August 22, 2005 Location: The Woodlands TX Posts: 4,679	Looks delicious. 300 won't go very far. Cloning.....?

January 29, 2006, 02:37 PM	#3
Jack O'Conner Senior Member Join Date: July 11, 2005 Location: Manatee County, Florida Posts: 1,976	I thought this buck looked mighty tasty, too. Chubby little rascal with a glossy coat. Could be some Texas exotic rancher can get past USDA red tape and start a herd with several breeding pairs. That is, if PETA can be sub-doed. Jack