Pere David's Deer

Pere David's Deer

The unique deer known as Pere David's deer have survived the 20th Century with the determination of several individuals. They were first discovered by the French missionary and naturalist for which they are named, Pere David, in 1865. A herd was held captive in the Emperor's hunting park in Peking. So rare was this animal that not even the Chinese knew of its existence.MORE! [BM] {FW}