Hangul — size comparison

The hangul is the Kashmiri subspecies of the Central Asian red deer. Its history includes a major reduction of its former range and concentration of the surviving population in the Dachigam region. Older literature uses Cervus elaphus hanglu.

It uses mountain forests, valleys and meadows, moving between seasonal feeding areas. It feeds on grasses, herbs, leaves and shoots. Females with young form groups, while males often stay apart outside mating. Competition increases male activity during autumn breeding.

The mother rears the calf. Small numbers increase sensitivity to habitat disturbance, livestock competition and illegal hunting. Conservation requires both maintaining the refuge itself and ensuring quiet routes for seasonal movements.

Measurement sources

• Wymiary — źródło bezpośrednie
• Ocena podgatunku — IUCN
• Masa i rozmieszczenie — Mammals of Jammu & Kashmir
• Taksonomia Cervus hanglu — Mammal Diversity Database