White-lipped deer
Przewalskium albirostris
We have a small herd of white-lipped deer at the Highland Wildlife Park - Barbie, Ducky, Cici, Delamere, Peas, Mrs Potato Head, Etch, Sprite, Stretch and Jessie. They can be seen on the way to our female polar bear enclosure.
Population
Unknown
Diet
Herbivore
Habitat
Mountains
Fact file
White-lipped deer, as their name implies, have a characteristic pure white marking around their mouth
Unlike other deer, they have broad rounded hooves similar to cows. These hooves are specialized for climbing on steep, rough terrain
They have a range of vocalisations, including loud alarm calls, which are audible over 500 metres away
How we're helping
Like all the animals in our care, our deer are amazing ambassadors for their relatives in the wild and help hundreds of thousands of people connect with nature every year. They encourage visitors to learn about the threats facing wildlife and the action they can take to help create a world where nature is protected, valued, and loved.
As a wildlife conservation charity, we care for the animals here at the park and work to protect species at risk around the world. From providing expertise in genetics and veterinary health to protecting wild places with local conservation partners, and even restoring threatened species to the wild, we are active where we are needed most.
Find out more about RZSS conservation