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sika
SEE-kuh
Definition
A species of deer native to East Asia, known for its distinct spots and historically prized in Taiwan for its skin and meat.
Etymology
The word is derived from the Japanese word 'shika,' which is the general term for 'deer' in the Japanese language.
In the news
The article mentions the Formosan sika deer as a species that became extinct in the wild in Taiwan in 1969, but has since been successfully reintroduced through intensive rewilding efforts.
Taiwan’s Evolving Approach to Wildlife Conservation
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