Reeves' Muntjac
Muntiacus reevesi
Reeves' muntjac is a small forest deer native to parts of southeastern China and Taiwan, with introduced populations in places such as Britain. It favors dense woodland, scrub, and edge habitat, where it browses leaves, shoots, fruit, herbs, and fungi. Usually solitary and secretive, it is most active around dawn, dusk, and at night. A notable feature is the male’s combination of short antlers and long tusk-like upper canines, along with a sharp bark that gives muntjacs the nickname “barking deer.”
- Type
- Horn
- Conservation status
- LC
Growth chain
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- Reeves' Muntjac