Sambar
The sambar (Rusa unicolor) is a herbivorous mammal.
- Scientific name
- Rusa unicolor
- Class
- Mammal
- Family / order
- Cervidae
- Diet
- Herbivore
- Habitat
- Terrestrial
- Weight
- 178 kg
- Length
- 2.0 m
- Lifespan
- 26.4 years
- Activity
- Crepuscular
- Conservation status
- Vulnerable
What does a sambar eat?
The sambar is a herbivore, feeding on plants.
How big is a sambar?
The sambar weighs around 178 kg and measures about 2.0 m.
How long do sambars live?
In the wild, the sambar can live up to about 26.4 years.
Is the sambar endangered?
The sambar is currently listed as “Vulnerable” on the IUCN Red List.