White-Lipped deer (also called Thorold's Deer) are large elk-size deer found in China. They are called white-lipped deer because of well... their white lips! They have large, solid hooves that help them with climbing up mountains. When they walk, you can hear a clicking noise which comes from their hooves. Adult females can weigh around 400 pounds and males weigh around 500 pounds. In captivity, they can live 15-20 years. Here are pictures of "P.J's" parents -"Chip" and "Lady"
"Chip" dropped his antlers ~ 3 weeks ago. They are in the early stage of development for the year. Deer drop their antlers every year. When they are at full length, they can be 3 feet high!
Check out Lady's white lips!!
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