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The deer is often considered as a symbol of spiritual authority in many cultures, however, the roe deer in northeast China earned the moniker "silly roe deer" due to its ridiculous behavior.
As with most herbivores, roe deer are born with keen hearing and sharp vision, but an approaching bird is enough to trigger a stress response. If they encounter a predator, they may bury their heads in the snow as if they can avoid the danger by not seeing it.
The small deer may seem "silly," but is actually a forest champion and a cornerstone species of northern Chinese ecosystems. Check out this episode to learn more!
About 'Journeys in Nature': Eastern Inner Mongolia Series
The Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region is located in the north of China, with a total area of 664,900 square kilometers, adjacent to the three northeastern provinces—Heilongjiang, Liaoning and Jilin, and bordering Russia and Mongolia in the north. In this series, we will embark on a journey of Hulunbuir Grassland, Xilingol Grassland, primeval forests, wetlands and the lovely creatures living there.
For more:
Eastern Inner Mongolia Series | Episode 1: Forest and grassland
Eastern Inner Mongolia Series | Episode 2: Fight for love
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