The city of Nara in Japan has a unique demographic. Sika deer, who are allowed to live among the residents, and are quite comfortable mingling with their human counterparts.
Indeed, the deer of Nara have become so entrenched in Japanese culture that they’ve been known to ‘bow’ to humans to receive a snack. Special ‘deer biscuits’ are available for purchase, and can be fed to the deer in the city’s parks.
The gentle deer are remarkably well adjusted to this modern city, walking down sidewalks, and even crossing streets at proper intersections. Their calm demeanor have allowed them to fit into the culture of the city.
The clip below is from the BBC’s Asia, a seven-part series narrated by none other than David Attenborough.
Images via BBC.
Indeed, the deer of Nara have become so entrenched in Japanese culture that they’ve been known to ‘bow’ to humans to receive a snack.
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That is so cool.
Good gentle people doing the best they can for and with the Sika deer. How fascinating and actually good-hearted. Thank you for this post.
oh dear it sounds like the people in that town are really fawn of them. I bet you were buck that some of them have them as pets at their house
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