Q. Sambar deer, which was seen in news, is native to which region?
Answer: Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia
Notes: Three poachers were arrested for killing a sambar deer inside Daying Ering Memorial Wildlife Sanctuary in Arunachal Pradesh. Sambar deer (Rusa unicolor) is a large species native to the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. It is known as Jarao in Nepal and the Four-eyed deer in China. They are water-dependent and found in diverse forest habitats. They are solitary or live in small groups, with males reaching up to 550 kg. Sambar deer have long antlers and dark brown coats, and are most active at dusk and night. The species is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.

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