Deer on the Plateau Series | Episode 6: King Zheer

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Ten-year-old Zheer is the king of a herd of nearly 300 Thorold's deer. Boasting antlers that are about 10 kilograms, it looks very intimidating. Having been king for two consecutive years, it has no idea if it can succeed again because more competent youth are emerging. Can it keep its throne? Watch this episode 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

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

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