Let's make a choice,wish list about deer.

Since we may only have 1 or 2 years, no more than 3 years of game life left, I think we should make a choice.
Ungulates have been well-replenished in the last few DLCs.
The ungulates have been well replenished in the last few DLCs, but at the same time we have to admit that while we get an abundance of antelope, cattle, and hog, we only have 4 species of deer.
Among the wish lists with the most participation, the top three ungulates are takin, musk ox and markhorn. I think it's very important to make this list and let the border know what we think.
So let's all get involved,guys.

Since we currently have 10 kinds of antelope in a broad sense, this voting adopts the mode of 6+3.
You can choose 6 kinds of deer that you think are necessary and may appear in the game, plus 3 kinds of deer that you think are very special or interesting.
Due to some taxonomic facts that are not well understood by the public, this voting will not adopt strict classification standards, and "deer" in a broad sense can be used as an option, such as musk deer, mouse deer, etc.

RankingAnimal nameProportion(%)
1Père David's Deer40%
Siberian musk Deer
3Reeve’s Muntjac33.33%
4Southern Pudu26.67%
Any Muntjac
6Elk20%
7Visayan spotted Deer13.33%
Any Musk Deer
Chital Deer
Marsh Deer
Pampas Deer
Whitetail Deer
European roe Deer
Any Pudu
15White-lipped Deer6.67%
Sambar Deer
Hog Deer
Tufted Deer
Giant Muntjac
Sika Deer
Roosevelt Elk
Water Deer

CategoryDetailed contentRanking
CervinaePère David's Deer;
White-lipped Deer;
Visayan spotted Deer;
Sambar Deer;
Hog Deer;
Chital Deer;
Elk;
Roosevelt Elk;
Sika Deer;
1
OdocoileinaeSouthern Pudu;
Marsh Deer;
Pampas Deer;
Whitetail Deer;
European roe Deer;
Any Pudu;
2
MuntiacinaeReeve’s Muntjac;
Giant Muntjac;
Tufted Deer;
Any Muntjac;
3
MoshidaeSiberian Musk Deer;
Any Musk Deer;
4
HydropotesWater Deer;5
Below is my list for reference:

The Basic(6):

1、Père David's Deer

One of the most successful cases in the history of zoo conservation and one of the best manifestations of the important responsibilities of modern zoos.(PS:It was a surprise to find an albino individual in a protected area in China recently.)
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2、White-lipped Deer
The deer unique to the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau have adapted to the special environment of the plateau area, and are rare and very special in other parts of the world.
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3、Visayan spotted deer
An endangered species of deer with less than 1,000 individuals in its native place, and conservation work is imminent.
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4、Taiga Musk Deer(Siberian musk deer)
A small, shy "deer" that lives in the taiga, it would be an interesting combination if kept with moose.
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5、Sambar Deer
The most common deer in the tropics and subtropics, widely distributed in various countries in Asia, can be said to be one of the most representative deer.
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6、Tufted deer
A small "deer" living in the mountains of China, mixed with red pandas, is a common display combination in zoos.
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The special(3):

1、Reeve’s Muntjac

The smallest muntjac is very cute.
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2、Hog Deer
As the name suggests, the body proportion is a bit like that of a pig's deer, but it faces greater pressure to survive and needs to pay attention to conservation work.
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3、Giant Muntjac(Large-antlered Muntjac)
It is the largest muntjac, but it also faces huge threats to its survival, such as poaching and habitat destruction.
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Let`s go,guys.
Let me know your wish list.
 
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I don't see how 4 species of deer is considered not enough specially when we have just 2 bovids, 2 caprines, 2 camelids, 3 pigs (and no peccary), 2 tapirs, 2 giraffoids, 2 equines, 2 rhinos... like there are other ungulate groups with a bigger need of rep.

That said there are still a completar of deer i would like to get:

1. Chital deer
2 Southern pudu
3. NA elk
4. Marsh deer
5. Any muntjac
6. Pampas deer
7. Sika deer
8. Pere david deer
9. Visayan spotted deer

(And a remake of the caribou)
 
Muntjac! Also Musk Deer, but aren't they not deer?
well,taxonomically speaking, there is basically no difference between muntjac and deer. But the muntjac has its own characteristics. For example, the Red Muntjac has the smallest number of chromosomes among known mammals, with 6 for females and 7 for males, which is even less than that of fruit flies. And their facial glands and fangs are even more distinct from what we usually call deer. The musk deer is even more different in terms of taxonomy. They all belong to the animals in the ruminant suborder, that's all.
 
I don't see how 4 species of deer is considered not enough specially when we have just 2 bovids, 2 caprines, 2 camelids, 3 pigs (and no peccary), 2 tapirs, 2 giraffoids, 2 equines, 2 rhinos... like there are other ungulate groups with a bigger need of rep.

That said there are still a completar of deer i would like to get:

1. Chital deer
2 Southern pudu
3. NA elk
4. Marsh deer
5. Any muntjac
6. Pampas deer
7. Sika deer
8. Pere david deer
9. Visayan spotted deer

(And a remake of the caribou)
Thanks for playing, bro.
well,if we only count "antelopes" in the general sense, we currently have 10 species.And if we count the entire family of bovids, we now have 15 species. Given the popularity of musk ox, takin, markhorn, blackbuck, addax and saiga, it's entirely possible we'll have 20 species of bovid by the time the official DLC ends.So I think we get 2-4 more "deer" species in the broad sense, totally fine.(PS:I don't have pronghorn and don't count it, it should be very different taxonomically. But if you consider that many people also regard it as a kind of antelope, then we currently have 11 kinds of "antelope" in a broad sense.)
 
Thanks for playing, bro.
well,if we only count "antelopes" in the general sense, we currently have 10 species.And if we count the entire family of bovids, we now have 15 species. Given the popularity of musk ox, takin, markhorn, blackbuck, addax and saiga, it's entirely possible we'll have 20 species of bovid by the time the official DLC ends.So I think we get 2-4 more "deer" species in the broad sense, totally fine.(PS:I don't have pronghorn and don't count it, it should be very different taxonomically. But if you consider that many people also regard it as a kind of antelope, then we currently have 11 kinds of "antelope" in a broad sense.)
Yeah i get it but i think some individual ungulates are more important to get before another deer (IMO):
1. PECCARY being the main one
2. Takin: unique looking caprine. Also common in captivity.
3. Markhor
4. Blackbuck: we have no asian antelope
5. Dik dik /Duikers: we need small ungulates (small deer are also fit for this cathegory, but duikers are fairly common in captivity and mixed exhibits)
6. Somali wild donkey: out of the equines we could get to flesh out more this group maybe this is the one i'll be kind of ok with lol not much into donkeys though.
7. Musk ox: trully one of the few animals left to give full rep to the arctic regions.
8. Black rhino: really, how come we don't have both african rhinos yet?

I would love more unique choices like the gerenuk and mouse deer.

That said i'm not opposed to more deer specially small ones like pudu and munjaks.
 
If we we can write other ungulates, this is my wishlist!
I really want in the PZ:
1. Wild boar
2. European roe deer

Good additon:
3. Dromedary camel
4. Dama gazelle
5. Blackbuck

Acceptable:
6. Collared peccary
7. Wisent
8. Yak
9. Markhor
10. Impala
 
Talking only about deer, I just want my vampire deer, if it's Musk Deer it's ok, if it's muntjac it's also OK. Just give vampire deer!

First off they are SMALL deer, we already have medium/large deer, not small deer, and second of all, damn a vampire-fanged herbivore, what else you need?
 
Deer Tiers:
  • Critical Tier of Really Basic Zoo Animals Needed to Make the Game Complete (Other Ungulates: Dromedary Camel, Blackbuck, Markhor)
    • Muntjac: They are adorable, common in zoos, and different from anything else we have. A small, fanged, barking deer from Asia would be really cool and fill a niche.
  • Essential Tier of Zoo Animals Needed to Make a Good Roster (Other Ungulates: Takin, Addax, Musk Ox, Peccary, Somali Wild)
    • SA Deer: I would pick the marsh deer for its bright orange coat and aquatic tendencies. SA has many deer but none in the game
  • Really Important Tier of Zoo Animals that Add Value to Regions: (Other Ungulates: Bighorn Sheep, Wild Boar, European Goat, 2nd Asian Antelope/Bovid)
    • NA Deer: NA could use a normal deer. Wapiti also range into NE Asia. They are majestic, have a neat call, and a different coat. White Tailed Deer also range into northern SA, live in many biomes, and could be paired with many species.
    • Pudu: A unique, tiny choice from southern SA
  • Pretty Good Tier of Popular or Important-for-Conservation Species (Other Ungulates: African Antelope Variety Picks: Kudu/Eland/Gerenuk/Hartebeest/DikDik, 3rd & 4th Asian Antelope/Bovid, Black Rhino, Guanaco, Wisent, Barbary Sheep)
    • Pere David's Deer: Cool conservation animal, but its similarity to the red deer hurts it a little for me.
    • Another Small Asian Deer: The Tufted and Siberian Musk Deer are also cool options for a vampire deer and important for conservation.
    • Wapiti or White Tailed Deer: They both are different and good options for different reasons.
  • Also Cool Tier of Options for Surprise Picks and Bonus Animals if We Get Many Years of Support (Tahr, Serow, More African Antelope, Masai Giraffe, Onager, etc.)
    • Chital/Axis Deer: evolved to run from tigers and a pretty pick for India. Sambar deer could also work.
    • Roe Deer: Complete the set of Europe's Deer
    • Pampas Deer: Another option for a SA deer
 
Since we may only have 1 or 2 years, no more than 3 years of game life left, I think we should make a choice.
Ungulates have been well-replenished in the last few DLCs.
The ungulates have been well replenished in the last few DLCs, but at the same time we have to admit that while we get an abundance of antelope, cattle, and hog, we only have 4 species of deer.
Among the wish lists with the most participation, the top three ungulates are takin, musk ox and markhorn. I think it's very important to make this list and let the border know what we think.
So let's all get involved,guys.

Since we currently have 10 kinds of antelope in a broad sense, this voting adopts the mode of 6+3.
You can choose 6 kinds of deer that you think are necessary and may appear in the game, plus 3 kinds of deer that you think are very special or interesting.
Due to some taxonomic facts that are not well understood by the public, this voting will not adopt strict classification standards, and "deer" in a broad sense can be used as an option, such as musk deer, mouse deer, etc.

Below is my list for reference:

The Basic(6):

1、Père David's Deer

One of the most successful cases in the history of zoo conservation and one of the best manifestations of the important responsibilities of modern zoos.(PS:It was a surprise to find an albino individual in a protected area in China recently.)
View attachment 353942

2、White-lipped Deer
The deer unique to the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau have adapted to the special environment of the plateau area, and are rare and very special in other parts of the world.
View attachment 353945

3、Visayan spotted deer
An endangered species of deer with less than 1,000 individuals in its native place, and conservation work is imminent.
View attachment 353948

4、Taiga Musk Deer(Siberian musk deer)
A small, shy "deer" that lives in the taiga, it would be an interesting combination if kept with moose.
View attachment 353951

5、Sambar Deer
The most common deer in the tropics and subtropics, widely distributed in various countries in Asia, can be said to be one of the most representative deer.
View attachment 353952

6、Tufted deer
A small "deer" living in the mountains of China, mixed with red pandas, is a common display combination in zoos.
View attachment 353953

The special(3):

1、Reeve’s Muntjac

The smallest muntjac is very cute.
View attachment 353954

2、Hog Deer
As the name suggests, the body proportion is a bit like that of a pig's deer, but it faces greater pressure to survive and needs to pay attention to conservation work.
View attachment 353955

3、Giant Muntjac(Large-antlered Muntjac)
It is the largest muntjac, but it also faces huge threats to its survival, such as poaching and habitat destruction.
View attachment 353956

Let`s go,guys.
Let me know your wish list.
Just saying you said we have an abundance of hogs though the forums are very vocal on how we need peccary and wild boar. There's 3 hogs compared to the 4 deer you mentioned so I don't get where your coming from.

Anyway I'd want a pudu or muntjac. Small deer hang forever. Himalayan musk deer would also be cool though.
 
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