Deer on the Plateau Series | Episode 5: For the throne

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Autumn is the busiest period for male Thorold's deer. Breeding season is approaching, so they need to gain weight as much as possible to become the strongest contestants because the upcoming 20 days of breeding almost leave them no time to eat. What will happen after they prepare to fight to become the king of the group, who has the right to mate? Watch the video to find out.

About 'Journeys in Nature': Deer on the Plateau Series

Deer, one of the most beautiful herbivores on the planet, often appear in poems, tales and mythology. On the plateau of Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in southwest China's Sichuan Province, different deer species like the forest musk deer, the Thorold's deer and the sambar can be seen roaming freely in the forests. How can they thrive in one region? What is the story between the deer and the locals? Enjoy our new series "Deer on the Plateau"!

For more:

Deer on the Plateau Series: | Episode 1: Power of fallen trees

Deer on the Plateau Series: | Episode 2: Hermits in the forest

Deer on the Plateau Series | Episode 3: Coexistence in the Woods

Deer on the Plateau Series | Episode 4: Nitpicking lovers

(Cover image a screenshot from the video)

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