BINADU

Philipine Deer

 Cervus mariannus

  

Photo by Chris Wille

Related Species:

None

General Facts:

Introduced Species

Specific Habitat:

In jungle areas

Sources of Food:

Bushes and grass

Predators in the Wild:

POACHERS

Economic Importance:

They are hunted for food.

Threatening Factors:

POACHERS

Preserving this Species:

Binadu are protected by law and maybe hunted by licensed hunters during the legal hunting season.

Additional Facts:

Male deer are called toru in Chamoru. Female deer are called baka in Chamoru.

This page was created by Mike Salas

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