Spotted deer (IMAGE) University of Queensland Caption Spotted deer or chital (Axis axis) numbers are declining in regions without protected areas. Credit Dr Shawan Chowdhury Usage Restrictions To be only used with this story. Must be credited. License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.