Pere Davidīs Deer

Weight:
The Pere David's deer weighs 150 - 200 kg (330 - 440 lb). 

Habitat:
The Pere David's deer's original habitat is thought to have been swampy, reed-covered marshlands. 

Age to Maturity:
About 14 months. 

Gestation Period:
About 9 months. 

Birth Season:
April or May. 

Birth Rate:
1 or 2 fawns are born at a time. 

Maximum Age:
At least 23 years (in captivity). 

Diet:
The Pere David's deer is a grazer, eating mainly grass which it supplements with water plants in the summer. 

Behavior:
Unlike most deer, the Pere David's deer likes water and swims well.