Trincomalee Fort Frederick Chital deer: urban garrison herbivore ecology and traffic safety?

Fort Frederick in Trincomalee, built by the Portuguese in 1624 and occupied by the Sri Lanka Army, is famous for its large population of resident Chital or Spotted Deer (Axis axis). Protected by military garrison rules that prohibit hunting or harassment, these deer roam freely across the grassy parade grounds, historic barracks, and paths leading up to Koneswaram Temple. They feed on manicured lawn grass and fallen leaves from shade trees, adapted completely to human presence inside the active military base.