- "The largest of the feral species of deer in Australia, originating from India and south-east Asia, they were introduced in the 19th century. They have established a population in Southern Australia. Seeing them in herds is rare, but they are considered to be solitary animals.
The coat of the Sambar deer is coarse with a color the goes from dark grey to reddish brown. Also, they have a lighter underside and a dark tail. Unlike the females of the species, the males grow a mane on the throat in a darker color. There is also a significant size difference between males and females, growing to 1.6 m and 1.15 m shoulder height and weighing up to 300.00 kg and 230.00 kg respectively." - ― In-Game Description
The Sambar Deer is a (Class 7) deer species that can be hunted on Emerald Coast. It is one of two species under the genus "Rusa" in game. The other is the Javan Rusa.
Features[]
| Description | |
|---|---|
| Behavior | Feral grazing social herbivore |
| Habitat | Grassy areas near woodlands, forest, farmland |
| Senses | Excellent smell, good hearing, decent sight |
| Social | Found in small groups or pairs. Males are often seen alone |
| Active | Nocturnal, grazing during the day |
| Recommended Equipment | Class 7 ammo, Sambar Caller |
| Species | Rusa Unicolor |
| Difficulty | Easy |
Need Zone Times[]
| Times[1] | Activity |
|---|---|
| 00:00 - 03:00 |  Feeding
|
| 03:00 - 06:00 |  Resting
|
| 06:00 - 09:00 | Feeding
|
| 09:00 - 13:00 | Resting
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| 13:00 - 17:00 | Resting
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| 17:00 - 20:00 |  Drinking
|
| 20:00 - 00:00 | Feeding
|
Shot scheme[]
| Color code | |
|---|---|
 |
Red - Kills immediately |
| Blue - Kills very quick | |
| Orange - Kills slowly | |
| No Color - Unlikely to kill |
Fur Variants[]
Male[]
Albino - Right Side
Brown - Right Side
Dark Brown - Right Side
Dusky Gradient - Right Side
Leucistic Variation 1 - Right Side
Leucistic Variation 2 - Right Side
Light Brown - Right Side
Piebald Variation 1 - Right Side
Piebald Variation 1 - Left Side
Piebald Variation 2 - Right Side
Piebald Variation 2 - Left Side
Female[]
Albino - Right Side
Brown - Right Side
Dark Brown - Right Side
Dusky Gradient - Right Side
Leucistic - Right Side
Light Brown - Right Side
Piebald - Right Side
Piebald - Left Side
Fur Variant Rarity[]
| Sex | Common | Uncommon | Rare | Very Rare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | Dusky Gradient (25.01%), Brown (24.91%), Dark Brown (24.91%), Light Brown (24.91%) |
X | X | Albino (0.05%), Leucistic Variation 1 (0.05%), Leucistic Variation 2 (0.05%), Piebald Variation 1 (0.05%), Piebald Variation 2 (0.05%) |
| Female | Dusky Gradient (25.04%), Brown (24.94%), Dark Brown (24.94%), Light Brown (24.94%) |
X | X | Albino (0.05%), Leucistic (0.05%), Piebald (0.05%) |
Trivia[]
- The word 'SAMBAR' is a reference to a famous Indian stew which, legend has it, was created by Indian Prince 'Sambhaji' (शूर). How this connected to the name of the Sambar Deer is a mystery. [2]
- During the rut, Male Sambar Deer (as well as pregnant/ lactating female Sambar Deer) will produce a bald red spot on their throats that oozes a strange liquid. Why this happens scientist don't quite know. [3]
- When threatened, Sambar Deer will make a strange and unique "honking" sound that can only be described as a mix between a goose and a chihuahua.
- The Sambar Deer is the largest deer species native to India and Southeast Asia. It is also the 3rd largest deer species in the world. This subsequently makes it the 4th largest deer species in game. Only the Rocky Mountain Elk, it's subspecies the Roosevelt Elk, and the Moose are larger.[4]
