Hokkaido sika deer; Yezo sika deer
Refers specifically to the subspecies of sika deer native to Hokkaido, Cervus nippon yesoensis. Often encountered in wildlife contexts.
In Hokkaido, you can often see Hokkaido sika deer.
The Hokkaido sika deer population has grown too large, causing damage to crops.
Katakana spelling is the most common written form; usually written in kana.
Kanji spelling is rare and may not be widely recognized; the katakana form is strongly preferred.
Mixed kanji-kana spelling; uncommon but listed.
Compound of 蝦夷 (Ezo, old name for Hokkaido) and 鹿 (shika, deer). The katakana spelling エゾシカ is standard in modern usage.