This Deer Can Swim Several Kms In Search Of Food
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The water deer is known for being an excellent swimmer that can swim several kilometers in search of food and shelter.
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They are small, solitary deer native to China and Korea, known for their lack of antlers and long, tusk-like canine teeth.
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They have a yellowish-brown coat that turns greyish in winter, large ears, and a short tail.
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These deer live near water in habitats like swamps and riverbanks, are excellent swimmers, and run with rabbit-like leaps.
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This ability is a key part of their lifestyle, as they inhabit fertile river valleys, lake shores, and coastal areas.
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Their strong legs and unique two-layered coat, which provides buoyancy and insulation, aid their swimming prowess.
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They will readily cross rivers and other water bodies when necessary to find better resources or escape predators.
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They also have scent glands in the groin of each leg, unique among deer.
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