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
Semisi Sika Semisi Sika Semisi Kioa Lafu Sika is a Tongan politician and Member of the Tongan Parliament. He is a member of the Democratic Party of the Friendly Islands. Sika is a businessman who runs a takeaway shop and catering firm. He is a lonstanding supporter of the democratic movement in Tonga. In 2007 he was one of three people, including Human Rights and Democracy Movement leader Samuela 'Akilisi Pohiva, prosecuted over his leadership of a protest march in June 2006. Sika was elected to Parliament in the seat of Tongatapu 2 in the 2010 elections. He was re-elected in 2014