Description

The Javan rusa (Rusa timorensis) is a deer species native to Indonesia and Timor-Leste, known for its impressive antlers and adaptability to tropical environments. It has been introduced to areas such as Australia and New Caledonia, where it thrives in open grasslands and forests. Javan rusa are grazing and browsing herbivores, typically active during dawn and dusk.

• Native to Java, Bali, and Timor

• Introduced to Australia, New Caledonia, and other islands

• Diet includes grass, leaves, and bark

• Males have large, rugged antlers used during the rutting season