Axis Deer

We have Axis Deer on JKK Ranch. These animals are truly an exotic species, and considered a very prestigious trophy. Native to India and Ceylon, the Axis Deer (Chital, or Spotted Deer) is generally rufous-fawn in color, with white spots covering both its summer and winter coats. The throat, stomach and under-tail areas are white, and a dark dorsal stripe runs from the back of the head to the tip of the tail. 

An Axis male will stand about 36 inches high at the shoulder and weigh up to 200 pounds. The antlers of the adult male are reddish brown in color and the beam, which curves backwards and outwards in a lyre-shaped formation, is usually about 30 to 36 inches long. There are normally three tines on each side.