Deer in New Guinea, Part I.

Abstract

The presence of two species of deer, the rusa (Cervus timorensis) and axis (Axis axis) have been confirmed in the Territory of Papua and New Guinea. The more useful observations which can be made when deer are seen are listed, and the signs made by deer in the bush are described. The points by which the two Territory species of deer may be identified when seen in the field are listed and compared with four other species, which, although not recorded in the Territory, may have been introduced.