The sighting of a rare feral deer in Loxton North has prompted calls for sightings to be reported.
Recently, landscape board officials sighed the Sambar Deer via a remote camera in an orchard.
Sambar deer are a large species, reaching up to 1.6 metres tall and 300 kg, and can pose risks to people, road users and horticultural operations.
Landscape board Senior District Officer, Jamie Courtney said early detection and reports are vital to managing deer populations.
“This is a significant sighting in our region, as sambar deer are rarely recorded in South Australia.” Jamie said.
“Due to their size, sambar deer are a safety risk to people, particularly motorists in regional areas. Their feeding habits can cause serious damage to horticultural crops, irrigation infrastructure and native vegetation,” he added.
Local sightings can be reported via the FeralScan app or the Murraylands and Riverland Landscape Board on 8580 1800.
