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The group of deer (Cervus elaphus) and aoudad (Barbary Sheep) the nature and animal park Terra Natura Murcia preens before the arrival of the mating season.
Caregivers complex in early September cut antlers of both species before the start of the rutting period from mid of this month.
So males can prevent damage to the horns when competing for females in the group to try to reproduce.
Experts have also been commissioned to do the aoudad pedicure and polish their hooves so they can move without problems on-site facilities.
First, examine the hooves to see if the wear is proper and, if not, involved filing hooves so that the animal can walk normally without difficulty.
To prepare the hooves and horns of these species are used saws, scissors and pliers that are designed especially for this type of work.
In order to prevent the animals are stressed during performance are given a mild anesthetic to be relaxed.
Currently, the park Terra Natura Murcia has a group of 13 deer and 10 aoudad.
The male deer, which can reach up to 2.5 meters in length, are larger than females and have a renewing antlers each year.
When born his hair is reddish, a color to become more brown lose as they reach adulthood.
In the case of aoudad, also known as Barbary ram, its size reached 1.65 meters long.
Source: Agencias
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