These deer have Japanese etiquette down to an art—bow, snack, repeat! 🦌🍪
The deer of Nara, Japan, are renowned for their unique behavior of "bowing" to visitors, particularly when offered "shika senbei" (deer crackers). This behavior, while resembling a polite gesture, is primarily a learned response associated with receiving food. Today, they roam freely in Nara Park, a popular tourist destination, where they are protected as natural monuments. While generally tame, it's important to remember they are wild animals, and interactions should be conducted with respect and caution.
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📍Nara, Japan
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