If you hear a bark in the forest, don’t assume there’s a pooch nearby! Reeves’s muntjacs sometimes react to predators by producing a dog-like sound. This has earned them the nickname “barking deer.”
ORIGIN:
China
HABITAT:
Rainforests
HEIGHT/WEIGHT:
25-60 lbs
Length: 2-4 ft
DIET:
Seeds, bamboo, bark and fruit
PREDATORS:
Tigers, leopards, crocodiles and snakes
NATURAL DEFENSES:
Antlers
REPRODUCTION:
7-month gestation; independent at 6 months
THREATS:
None
LIFE EXPECTANCY:
10-12 yrs in wild
Near threatened |
Least concern |
Vulnerable | Endangered |
Last Admission: 3:30 PM
