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Hello=)💖Nara Park the city of Nara-Kyoto💖-The sika deer💖

💖Parc de Nara-ville de Nara-Kyoto💖-Les cerfs Sika 💖

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"Nara Park is a vast public park located in the city of Nara, accessible by train from Kyoto in approximately 35 to 45 minutes. Established in 1880, it is home to between 1,200 and 1,400 free-roaming sika deer (*shika*), which are considered sacred natural treasures. The sika deer (*Cervus nippon*) is a medium-sized deer native to East Asia that retains its distinctive white spots throughout its life. Reddish-brown with white spots in summer, turning grey or dark brown in winter. Males stand between 70 and 95 cm tall at the shoulder and weigh between 40 and 70 kg. A prominent white patch adorns the rump and flares out when the animal is startled. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5] It primarily inhabits the forests of Japan, China, and Taiwan. The species has been introduced to several European countries and North America, sometimes becoming an invasive species. This elusive animal frequents dense woodlands and is most active at dusk or during the night. Nara Park is a vast public park located in the city of Nara, accessible by train from Kyoto in approximately 35 to 45 minutes. Established in 1880, it is home to between 1,200 and 1,400 free-roaming sika deer (*shika*), which are considered sacred natural treasures." "Le parc de Nara est un vaste parc public situé dans la ville de Nara, accessible en train depuis Kyoto en 35 à 45 minutes environ. Créé en 1880, il abrite entre 1 200 et 1 400 cerfs sika (*shika*) en liberté, considérés comme des trésors naturels sacrés. Le cerf sika (*Cervus nippon*) est un cervidé de taille moyenne originaire d'Asie de l'Est, qui conserve ses taches blanches caractéristiques tout au long de sa vie. Brun-roux tacheté de blanc en été, virant au gris ou au brun foncé en hiver. Les mâles mesurent entre 70 et 95 cm au garrot et pèsent entre 40 et 70 kg. Il peuple principalement les forêts du Japon, de la Chine et de Taïwan."
September 22, 2026 at 4:47 PM