US scientists detect Omicron variant of Covid-19 for first time in deer
The yet-to-be peer-reviewed study, posted recently on the preprint repository bioRxiv, also found neutralising antibodies to SARS-CoV-2 in one of the Omicron-infected deer, suggesting that, like humans, these animals can be reinfected with the virus.
Mar 07, 2022, 14:51 PM IST4 spotted deer among 9 animals found dead in rescue centre
Four spotted deer, as many black bucks and a four-horned antelope kept in the Wildlife Rescue Centre here were found dead on Wednesday morning, an official said.
Feb 06, 2019, 23:49 PM ISTBizarre! 11-foot-long Burmese python devours deer that weighs more than itself
In a rare case, a 11-foot-long Burmese python consumed an entire deer that weighs more than the snake itself.
Mar 13, 2018, 12:46 PM ISTHangul population has lessened in Kashmir: JK govt
The population of world famous Hangul deer in Dachigam National Park on the outskirts of Srinagar, has declined to 186 in 2015 from 234 in 2009.
Jan 27, 2017, 18:18 PM ISTPrince Charles in car crash with deer on Queen's estate
Britain's Prince Charles was reportedly involved in a car crash with a deer on his mother Queen Elizabeth II's estate in Scotland, a media report said on Thursday.
Sep 15, 2016, 20:51 PM ISTHangul, the rare Kashmir deer, may soon go extinct
Once found in the high altitudes of northern India and Pakistan, the animal now only lives in the dense riverine forests of Dachigam, some 22 km from Srinagar.
May 23, 2016, 12:27 PM ISTCentre to help protect endangered deer in Manipur: Javadekar
There is a slight increase in the deer numbers. There were 180 deer in 2000.
Jan 10, 2016, 14:40 PM IST