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Muntjacs (/ m ʌ n t dʒ æ k / MUNT-jak), [1] also known as the barking deer [2] or rib-faced deer, [2] are small deer of the genus Muntiacus native to South Asia and Southeast Asia. Muntjacs are thought to have begun appearing 15–35 million years ago, with remains found in Miocene deposits in France, Germany [ 3 ] and Poland. [ 4 ]
The tufted deer (Elaphodus cephalophus) is a small species of deer characterized by a prominent tuft of black hair on its forehead and fang-like canines for the males. [2] It is a close relative of the muntjac , living somewhat further north over a wide area of central China and northeastern Myanmar .
The water chevrotain (Hyemoschus aquaticus), also known as the fanged deer, is a small ruminant found in tropical Africa. This is the only species in the genus Hyemoschus . It is the largest of the 10 species of chevrotains , basal even-toed ungulates which are visually similar to deer , but are barely larger than small dogs.
They are shy and solitary, have two tiny fangs, appear to walk on the tips of their hooves, and have a silver sheen. Rare deer-like species photographed for first time in wild Skip to main content
A tiny deer-like species not seen by scientists for nearly 30 years has been photographed in a forest in southern Vietnam, a conservation group said Tuesday. Images of the silver-backed chevrotain ...
In 2016, the Korean company Sooam Biotech was reported to be attempting to clone the Siberian musk deer to help conserve the species. [8] The most striking characteristics of the Siberian musk deer are its tusks and kangaroo-like face. Males grow the teeth for display instead of antlers. [9] [10] A distinct subspecies roams the island of Sakhalin.
The top layer, in particular, is straw-like and traps warm air to keep the deer warm. Its nose is enormous and can warm the air that goes into the nostrils. ... Reindeer Are The Only Deer Species ...
The Alpine musk deer is a small deer (40–60 cm tall) with long upper canines that do not hide within the mouth. It is named for having an externally visible musk sac between male testes. Its fangs grow during mating season and are used for sparring with other males. [7] Alpine musk deer have a larger body size compared to other musk deer. [8]