The report on June 6th of Axis Deer in North Kona turned out to be Mouflon Sheep. But you can see they are very similar. The Big Island Invasive Species Committee quickly reacted to the report and sent this to help us all.
As you can see in the photo below, it is nearly impossible to distinguish Axis Deer (the serious threat) from the Mouflon Sheep (not serious). The Axis Deer has the spots. Axis Deer are the real threat to coffee farmers.
(click on photo below to enlarge)
If you see an Axis Deer, please report it immediately to:
Jake Muise
Axis Deer Coordinator
BIISC
808.936.2409
jakemuise@gmail.com
More info on Axis Deer is available here
