Strange Stories From A Chinese Studio.

Summary

A tale of deer in mountainous regions reveals a unique mating ritual where males mate extensively with multiple females, ultimately dying after the process. The female deer, showing remarkable behavior, collect a special reviving grass and place it near the deceased male's mouth, miraculously bringing him back to life. This cycle occurs when the males mate across hundreds of females, and the herd can quickly disperse when startled by loud sounds like gongs or gunfire. The story highlights the extraordinary survival and reproductive strategies of these mountain deer.

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