Deer

Sri Lanka.s forests abound with an assortment of other furry, scaled and feathered creatures. There are five species of deer, ranging from the diminutive mouse deer - just 30cm in height and armed with elongated canine teeth - to the sambhar, a large species in which the bull grows impressive antlers. The latter are best seen in the high, open area surrounding Horton Plains, where they gather in the evenings to feed on the long grasses.