We have a family group of Philippine spotted deer at Bristol Zoo Project; a male named Eugene, a female named Pandora and their new fawn Maliit.
Maliit means "little" in Filipino, and his birth represents a huge breeding success for this endangered species.
These small deer are nocturnal and come out at dusk to feed. However, quiet and patient visitors are often lucky enough to see them during the day!
Philippine spotted deer are thought to be the rarest deer species in the world, and are classed as endangered by the IUCN.
Their biggest threats in the wild are habitat loss and illegal poaching. At Bristol Zoo Project, we’re part of a breeding programme to secure a future for this species.
Eugene, Pandora and Maliit live in a habitat next to the Lemur Walkthrough. The deer enjoy eating the browse that keepers hang around their habitat, which provides natural enrichment.
You can find their habitat next to the Lemur Walkthrough.
