Sambar deer is one of the biggest members of deer family. There are 7 category of sambar deer that originate from southern and southeaster parts of Asia (Sri Lanka, Cambodia, Nepal, Thailand and China). They can be found all over New Zealand, Australia and North America today. Sambar deer occupy tropical rainforests, evergreen and mixed forests. They live in habitats that provide sufficient water. Sambar deer are habitually on a target of hunters because of their beautiful antlers and meat. Also, different parts of their body are used in traditional Asian medicine.
