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The barasingha, or swamp deer, is a large deer species endemic to the Indian subcontinent and the state animal of Madhya Pradesh. Its name translates to 'twelve-tined' in Hindi, referring to the impressive antlers of adult males. Once widespread across the Indo-Gangetic plains, it now survives in just a few protected areas, most notably Kanha Tiger Reserve.
Average Length
1.8 m
Average Weight
180 kg
Lifespan
20 years
Top Speed
50 km/h
Quick Facts
'Barasingha' means 'twelve-tined' in Hindi, referring to the stag's impressive antlers.
Kanha National Park saved the hard-ground barasingha from extinction through intensive conservation.
Three subspecies exist: hard-ground (Kanha), swamp (Dudhwa), and eastern (Kaziranga).
It is the state animal of Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh.
Habitat & Range
Habitats
Regions
Behavior & Reproduction
Activity Pattern
Diurnal
Social Structure
Herds of 5-20 individuals
Gestation Period
8 months
Litter Size
1
Predators
Tigers, Leopards, Dholes
