Still Waters Posted April 25, 2014 #1 Share Posted April 25, 2014 The newborn deer weighed 100 grams and was described as "no bigger than a hamster" by staff at the Bioparc Fuengirola in the south of Spain . Adult members of the rarely seen Tragulus javanicus species rarely weigh over a kilo but, despite their name, grow to the size of small rabbits. http://www.thelocal....-at-spanish-zoo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freetoroam Posted April 25, 2014 #2 Share Posted April 25, 2014 (edited) http://m.thelocal.es...-at-spanish-zoo Adult members of the rarely seen Tragulus javanicus species rarely weigh over a kilo but, despite their name, grow to the size of small rabbits. Seeings as they are not that big to start with, I could not see the mother giving birth to a normal baby deer which can weigh between 4 and 8 pounds. Ouch! Edited April 25, 2014 by freetoroam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sundew Posted April 25, 2014 #3 Share Posted April 25, 2014 This would seem to be a good animal to breed for the pet trade, it would take the pressure off wild populations, and a portion of the healthy adults could be re-introduced to the wild in suitable habitats. Probably similar to keeping a pet rabbit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whisperer Posted April 26, 2014 #4 Share Posted April 26, 2014 Wow...incredible little thing, I want one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Still Waters Posted April 26, 2014 Author #5 Share Posted April 26, 2014 There's a video in this link - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-27167093 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bendy Demon Posted April 26, 2014 #6 Share Posted April 26, 2014 It is really cute looking. Kinda shrew-like in appearance but moreover it looks sort of like something one might find in a book about prehistoric mammals. Well, its current biological adaptations obviously allowed it to survive. They look so cuddly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.United_Nations Posted April 26, 2014 #7 Share Posted April 26, 2014 This would seem to be a good animal to breed for the pet trade, it would take the pressure off wild populations, and a portion of the healthy adults could be re-introduced to the wild in suitable habitats. Probably similar to keeping a pet rabbit. no no no!!! terrible idea, theres only 48 in Europe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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