Sika deer also known as the "true deer". Formerly, sika were grouped together in this genus with nine other species. Now, only the sika and red deer remain, the latter being divided into three separate species: European red deer, central Asian red deer and American elk (though this remains controversial). Recent DNA evidence indicates these deer are not as closely related as previously thought, resulting in the creation of new species and genera. The genera "Rucervus", "Rusa", and "Przewalskium" are where most of the former "Cervus" species now belong. The ancestor of all "Cervus" species probably originated in central Asia and resembled
Odelia Sika-Ntiamoah Boampong training in investigative journalism. She is also a board member of the institutional review board for the Center for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR Ghana). Passionate about people breaking out of poverty and empowering women economically, she has created the ONfoundation for this purpose. She runs several businesses with her husband, Prince Sika-Ntiamoah Boampong, under the SNB group. She was recently invited by the World Bank as one of 20 young entrepreneurs who can help change growing youth unemployment on the continent. She is a Christian (Ordained Pastor of Victory Bible Church International) and a mother to Ayeyi Sika-Ntiamoah Boampong.