Panigotlo

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Before being submerged in the Philippines during the Early Holocene, the Panigotlo, a large-size deer that is taller than its cousins, was untouched by insular dwarfism. They had black hooves, long fangs on their mouths, a black nose, dense, snowy white fur with a yellowish tip, and grayish white antlers that resembled those of sambar deer. They have five digits on their antlers with biofluorescent veins that glow at midnight. Land bridges or early dispersal during Pleistocene eras most likely allowed this deer to naturally reach the archipelago. The basic measures are 90 cm in length, 1.6 m in height, and 120 kg in weight.

Strong runners and jumpers, the Panigotlo can traverse difficult mountain and volcanic terrain. Deer can cross short distances of water between islands because they are good swimmers. Swimming has always been seen as a means of avoiding predators or getting to new eating locations. It possessed intermediate vision and acute hearing and smell senses.

The Panigotlo, in contrast to deer species, has bioluminescence on its antlers. It produces light by biochemical reactions combining luciferin, luciferase, ATP, and oxygen found in fireflies; it may consume this insect for the antler's unique veins. The light is used for mate communication, predator warning, and larval protection in cold light (almost no heat) or at night. The Panigotlo cloaks itself in the light, causing blindness against enemies. When Panigotlo is threatened or provoked, it can wreathe itself in light by flashing biofluorescent veins, which is proven to harden its antlers and close its eyes to prevent any seizure.

The Panigotlo is the only deer species that has precognition, this ability to identify natural disasters and future threats by using horny noises with their herd, rangale, or their owner if tame. This ability was in the same manner as Bruno Madrigal from Encanto, but in an unorthodox manner. The Panigotlo has great agility and can swim faster than normal deer. The Panigotlo's agility, balance, and body coordination are improved to superhuman levels if the horns crack. This enables it to move at extraordinary speed and leap great distances with ease.

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Like deer, Panigotlo are primarily grazers, but they also consume fruits, leaves, and plants. It prefers to live in grass-dominated areas, savannas, dry woods, and the borders of woodlands. Once important prey for tigers, leopards, and dholes in their surviving natural habitat, they are now targeted by larger eagles, crocodiles, pythons, and people. Where ranges overlap, it faces competition from cattle or deer.

Reproduction

• Breeding season often peaks around June–November (varies by island).

• Males become territorial and vocal, engaging in antler combat.

• Gestation: ~10 months.

• Typically give birth to one fawn, rarely triples.

• Fawns hide in vegetation for protection during the first weeks.

The Panigotlo, particularly the males, live alone or in small groups and are primarily nocturnal and extremely cautious. This deer is not inherently amiable; it is usually timid and stays away from people. They can become tolerant or somewhat docile in captivity, but if trapped or in rut, they can become aggressive. This deer is also defensive when flashes of light are larger than a stun grenade.

The Visayas and Mindanao regions of the Philippines are home to the endemic Panigotlo. Rare sightings of this deer have been reported in the Philippines' mangrove, pygmy, limestone, cloud, and even pine forests and bamboo forests. The deer that can be found on mountains like Mount Apo or Mount Pulag is highly elusive and contentious.

• Movement Pattern: Random

• Individual Type: Solo

• Population Trend: Stable

• Population: 1,500

• Locomotion: Terrestrial

• Habitat: Montane Grasslands and Shrublands; Temperate Coniferous Forests; Temperate Broadleaf and Mixed Forests; Temperate Deciduous Forests; Temperate Grasslands, Savannas, and Shrublands; Subtropical Coniferous Forests; Subtropical Moist Broadleaf Forests; Subtropical Dry Broadleaf Forests; Subtropical Grasslands, Savannas, and Shrublands; Salt Flats; Stone Forest; Tropical Coniferous Forests; Tropical Moist Broadleaf Forests; Tropical Dry Broadleaf Forests; Tropical Grasslands; Tropical Savannas and Shrublands; Mediterranean Forests, Woodlands, and Scrub; Flooded Grasslands and Savannas; Swamp; Bayous/Billabongs; Riparian; Wetland; Mangrove Forest; Cold Bamboo Forests; Tropical Bamboo Forests; Air-breathing Coral Reefs; Graveyard Vale; Mountain.

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  • Extant (Resident): Philippines (Aklan)

Adult stags and does cannot be tame, but the fawn can be tamed. The fawn feed harmlessly and eat any leaves or bamboo shoots depending on the same appetite for Philippine brown deer.

It might not be advised to keep deer as pets. During mating season, this huge, powerful deer can turn dangerous. As protected wildlife, these deer need a lot of acreage, specific fencing, natural feed, and permits in many nations, including the Philippines. Private game ranches are a safer and more moral way to support sanctuaries than to keep deer as actual pets.

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• Japanese: パニゴツロ (panigotsuro)

• Korean: 파니고틀로 (panigoteullo)

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