New Delhi, April 2 -- A Thamin deer, an endangered species native to south and southeast Asia, died at the Delhi Zoo on Tuesday, officials said. While officials said the likely cause of death was injuries the animal sustained after being caught in a fight between two males on Monday, they said that an autopsy will be conducted to determine the exact cause of death.

"The joint director has been asked to submit a report on the death. After the post-mortem examination and report, the reason for death will be ascertained. The preliminary information is that there were injuries due to infighting," said Sanjeet Kumar, director, Delhi Zoo.

The Thamin deer, also known as the Eld's deer or the brow-antlered deer, is listed as "endangered" by the...