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Spotted Deer (also known as "Chital") are often seen inside the park. A herd usually has one or two stags with 20-30 females and youngsters. Total number of these in Yala is estimated at 1100-1500. These often graze near Grey Lemurs and eat the fruit the monkeys drop.