h2g2 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Earth Edition

You could add,if it is relevant,that sika deer are easier to watch and photograph when the rut is on.They do not hide away as much,they are a shy creature,but very very curious,so if you hang about long enough,they can't help coming out and having a look at you!Also at rutting time,if it is a stag you want to see,you can tell by the horrible pong if there is one about.Stags hollow out a small pit,then scent it.The smell is reminiscent of an outside pub urinal at closing time X 10

Great - I'll add that when I have time. I'm planning to take a week or two to finish this, so there's no rush

Post any more ideas you have on this thread, and I'll add them as and when I get time. It will be really helpful if I can find them all in one place!

Wilko

I haven't forgotten about this, by the way I'm trying to think of ways to expand it a little, as it seems a bit on the short side. If you have any suggestions, please let me know!

Sorry to be tardy in replying,i have been away.Sika deer are a bit on the short side if you compare them to red deer,but,they are not as short as muntjac deer,they are really short.
Sorry,i will try to be serious.I am going to Brownsea Island on Thursday,hopefully i will come back with some inspiration

No problem - I'm looking into it as well

Hi again,there was an article in my local paper Friday May 4th. that i found interesting.Defence chiefs are funding a project to monitor the behavior of deer especially Sika.The deer are to be tracked from space The sika population in the Purbecks has risen to 2,000 sparking fears that their grazing could unbalance delicate eco-systems.Conservation groups are worried about their impact on reed-beds,saltmarsh,bogs and heath.Bournemouth University is leading a project to fit global positioning collars on ten stags and five hinds to try and better understand the sika population's behavior,it's movements at various stages of the year and it's impact on local environment.
There will be three places of study,Arne,Wareham and the M.O.D land at Lulworth.Licienced deer catchers have already netted and fitted suitable deer with GPS tags paid for by the Defence Estates.
Col.James Pollock of Defence Eststes said:"I'm delighted we can support this fascinating and essential research.A better understanding of the sikas movements will enable more effective management of the population."
In other words they are going to start culling
I hope this is of some use

That is interesting! I'll try to find something online that explains further

I found this http://www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/DefenceNews/EstateAndEnvironment/DeerTrackedByGpsCollarsOnModLand.htm

So, what's the added fragrance?

I think I'm done - let me know what you think! I think it could do with a final sentence, but I'm not sure...

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I've submitted it to Peer Review, the thread is at F48874?thread=4175032

Hope you're still subscribed, sue - the Entry just got picked! Well done