EAZA Ex Situ Programme (EEP)

Michie's tufted deer

(Elaphodus cephalophus michianus)


Coordinator: Janno Weerman
Institution:   Diergaarde Blijdorp


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Rotterdam Zoo

IUCN Red List status

IUCN Red List NT

 
 
 

Programme roles

Direct Conservation icon • Insurance
On species level the population is expected to be in significant decline and is close to qualifying for Vulnerable – this includes the subspecies. As there currently is no coordinated programme within the region, the EAZA population of Elaphodus cephalophus michianus could be developed to function as an insurance population.

• Research
The ex-situ population can support taxonomy research in situ by providing sample material from the ex-situ population and funding.  If taxonomic research is needed EAZA can facilitate this by bringing researchers on board. 
   
Non Conservation icon • Education
This subspecies is a good example to teach visitors about evolutionary distinctiveness of the tufted deer. 
 
 
 

Programme numbers

In November 2022 the Michie’s tufted deer EEP had 34 animals in 13 institutions. 

Programme highlights

  • The EAZA Deer TAG has a very active facebook page where they regularly share news stories about deer species. 
  • EAZA Members Leipzig Zoo and Twycross Zoo both have factsheets about the Michie’s tufted deer. 
  • EAZA published its 2021 Annual TAG Report. 
  • In Zooquaria 109 (autumn 2020) the Deer TAG published an article about their RCP

Best Practice Guidelines

Tufted deer