pere david's deer

Thân thiện

A herd of Pere David's deer grazes peacefully in a grassy meadow.

Definition

Noun: * A large Chinese deer (Elaphurus davidianus) that is extinct in the wild and survives only in domesticated or semi-managed herds. It is characterized by its unique antlers, long tail, and distinctive appearance.

Usage

This term is used as a proper noun to refer specifically to this species of deer. It is typically used in zoological, conservation, and wildlife contexts.

Examples

• The Pere David's deer has a unique appearance, with branched antlers that point backward.
• Conservation efforts have successfully established new herds of Pere David's deer in nature reserves.
• The Pere David's deer is named after the French missionary and naturalist, Father Armand David, who first described the species to Western science.

Advanced Usage

• The name is often seen with an apostrophe-s (Père David's deer), reflecting the French origin of the name. The simplified form "Pere David's deer" (without the accent) is also common.
• The species is sometimes referred to by its Chinese name, (麋鹿), or its scientific name, .

Variants and Related Words

• Milu: The Chinese name for Pere David's deer.
• Elaphurus davidianus: The scientific (Latin) name for the species.

Synonyms

• Milu

Học thuật

Noun

1. large Chinese deer surviving only in domesticated herds

Từ đồng nghĩa

• elaphure
• Elaphurus davidianus