Barasinghas (Cervus duvauceli) also known as Swamp Deers, are instantly recognisable for their enormous handsome antlers. They can have as many as 12 antlers and their namesake Barasinghas means '12 antlered deer' in Hindi. They are now one of the most endangered deer species in the world due to habitat fragmentation for palm oil and beef. The only remaining population live in protected sanctuaries in India and Nepal. They face many threats, including meat and palm oil deforestation and are listed as vulnerable on IUCN Red List.
Protect them each time you shop by boycotting meat and palm oil in the supermarket.
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