Growth Pattern and Turnover of Carbon and Nitrogen Measured by Stable Isotope Ratios in the Hair of Sika Deer (Cervus Nippon)

The study concludes that the guard hair from the shoulder of sika deer is appropriate for hair analysis. The research provides valuable insights into the growth patterns and isotopic changes in the hair of captive sika deer based on their diet, which can aid in interpreting future analyses of hair samples from wild deer.