4 ft 6 in (137 cm)
A sambar stands 4 ft 6 in (137 cm) at the shoulder (adult male average). The source gives 1,370 mm.
Source: Department of Conservation New Zealand
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A sambar stands 4 ft 6 in (137 cm) at the shoulder (adult male average).
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What a sambar’s height measures
- Musk ox: 4 ft 7 in (140.2 cm). A musk ox is taller than a sambar by 1.5 in (3.2 cm).
- Quarter Horse: 14 to 16 hands (56 to 64 in, 142 to 163 cm).
- Fell pony: up to 14 hands (56 in, 142.2 cm).
This is a published species or breed reference, not a prediction for an individual animal. Where a range is supplied, both ends appear with the reading. Shoulder height and head height are kept apart when comparing animals.
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Published heights
3 ft 9.5 in (115 cm)
A sambar stands 3 ft 9.5 in (115 cm) at the shoulder (adult females). The source gives 1,150 mm.
Source: Department of Conservation New Zealand
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