ONE of the sambar deer from the Night Safari, which escaped with five others, is still on the loose.

A total of six deer were found missing from their enclosure on Wednesday when a tree fell on the fence and five have been found near the vicinity on Thursday morning.

They are currently resting in their habitats and are in good health.

Keepers are continuing their search for the last deer, which is believed to be near the zoo.

According to a statement released by Wildlife Reserves Singapore, this is the first time these deer have escaped and that further investigations are being conducted.

Sambar deer are found in forests and hill slopes in a number of Asian countries and a sizeable population live in the rainforests in Singapore.

The remaining escaped deer can be identified from wild deer by its notched ear. Its coat is dark brown with chestnut marks on the rump and underparts.

The public is advised to contact Wildlife Reserves if they encounter the deer or any injured or distressed wild animals at 6269 3411 during office hours; 9179 6271 after office hours and 9036 1728 after midnight.