Sambars are large deer native to the Indian subcontinent, southern China and Southeast Asia. Officials said Keeper Rokon Uz Zaman was attacked by a male Sambar as soon as he opened the cage. "The deer attacked Rokon soon after he opened the cage to feed him. The senior park official said that Sambars are aggressive in nature, especially during mating season. The Gazipur safari park houses four of them, including two males.

Source: bd News24 March 04, 2017 10:13 UTC