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Sika Deer - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Sika Deer ( Cervus nippon ) is a member of the deer family Cervidae that inhabits much of East Asia. It is found in mixed deciduous forests to the north, and mixed subtropical deciduous and ...
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Maryland's exotic sika deer (pronounced SEE-kuh) is native to southern Japan, and first appeared on Maryland's lower Eastern Shore when Clement Henry released them on James Island in 1916.
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Sika deer inhabit marshes, swamps, and associated woodlands and agricultural fields in Dorchester county. They also inhabit Assateague Island in Worcester county. Recently, they have expanded their range into some marsh areas of western Somerset and Wicomico counties.
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Sika deer hunting property in Dorchester County on Maryland's Eastern Shore. We are the most comprehensive site for hunting sika deer, offering hunting information, guided hunts, hunting properties for sale or lease and much more. ... ; Sika Deer Hunting Properties For Sale Dorchester County, MD...
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Sika Deer*; : Family Cervidae : Cervus nippon Temminck ... Sika are woodland deer characteristic of broad-leaved and mixed forests where snowfall does not exceed 10-20 cm and snow-free sites are also available. Large forest tracts with dense understory and ... Sika Deer (Cervus nippon). Photo by John L. Tveten.
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Activity in the sika deer occurs mostly from dusk to dawn, though daytime activity is not unknown. Seasonal movements in Japan have been recorded, with winter ranges being up to 700 m / 2,300 vertical feet below the larger summer ranges.
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The Sika Deer is mainly nocturnal, but may be seen during the day. On Assateague Island, it often grazes while standing in water. This deer uses a stiff-legged gallop at lower speeds and a stiff-legged quadrupedal hopping at higher speeds.
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The Sika elk--originally from Japan, Korea, and China--were released on the island in the 1920's. Smaller than the native Virginia white-tailed deer on the island, a Sika can be distinguished by its white spots and rump.
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www.assateague.com/sika.html
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