Feral hoofed introduced mammals
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BrianSummers
wrote:
8 hrs ago
yes, deer numbers & distribution generally increasing - difficult to get effective control!
Cervus unicolor
JasonBrown
wrote:
8 hrs ago
You are probably right. This deer was by itself and hindsight it was slightly different to other groups of deer. Within 20 minutes Red Deer, Sambar, and Fallow seen. I don't think this bold well for Tallaganda State Forest and National Park in regards to deer numbers.
Cervus unicolor
BrianSummers
wrote:
9 hrs ago
Looks more like a Red Deer, Cervus elaphus. large creamy/white rump, long narrow face/snout.
Cervus unicolor
waltraud
wrote:
2 Nov 2025
CathBee I don't know to whom to report pest animals, may be ACT Biosecurity: ACTBiosecurity@act.gov.au -
Perhaps best to report to Canberra Nature Park North: cnpnorth@act.gov.au and include this link Cervidae (family) (Deer (unknown species)) so they have an indication of the locality.
Perhaps best to report to Canberra Nature Park North: cnpnorth@act.gov.au and include this link Cervidae (family) (Deer (unknown species)) so they have an indication of the locality.
Cervidae (family)
CathBee
wrote:
2 Nov 2025
@waltraud Yes, I understand. The animals were very shy and quickly hid themselves from me. I had initially thought I had disturbed a large kangaroo, but then I caught a flash of them moving in profile: one large animal with antlers, and two without antlers following. They quickly secreted themselves again, but they make a lot of noise moving about in the undergrowth. There was no opportunity to take photographs. I merely wish to assist the ACT Government with protecting the nature reserve from feral deer. Is there a better way to report this?
Cervidae (family)
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