Bronx Zoo in Bronx County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
What's In a Name?
Père David's deer are named for French missionary "Père" (Father) David who discovered them for the Western world in 1865 in a Beijing hunting park. Their Chinese nickname is "ssu-pu-hsiang" refering to four characteristics that are like other animals yet not exactly the same.
ssu - four
pu - not
hsiang - alike
Erected by American Conservation Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Churches & Religion • Exploration. A significant historical year for this entry is 1865.
Location. 40° 51.079′ N, 73° 52.645′ W. Marker is in Bronx, New York, in Bronx County. It is in Bronx Zoo. Marker can be reached from Jungle World Road south of Bronx River Parkway, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Bronx NY 10460, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Saved From Extinction (within shouting distance of this marker); Père David's Deer Conservation History (within shouting distance of this marker); Trumpeter Swan (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Saved From Extinction (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Père David's Deer
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