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Bookmark or Share- Muntjac | Deer species, Asian forests, Bamboo forests ...Muntjac, any of about seven species of small- to medium-sized Asiatic deer that make up the genus Muntiacus in the family Cervidae (order Artiodactyla). Called barking deer because of their cry, muntjacs are solitary and nocturnal, and they usually live in areas of thick vegetation.
- Indian Muntjac Deer Facts & Info (Muntiacus muntjak) - World DeerThe Indian Muntjac is the most numerous species of Muntjac deer. They have a large distribution and you can find them in the wild from India eastwards across south eastern Asia as far as Indonesia. These deer occur as far north as parts of Southern China.
- Muntjac deer - The British Deer SocietyMuntjac are a small but stocky species of deer that stand at around 0.44 to 0.52m tall at the shoulder. Photo by: Deborah Heath. Muntjac are a russet brown colour for most of the year, turning to a dull grey in winter. Male muntjac called bucks, females does and the young fawn.
- Muntjac - WikipediaMuntjacs (/ mʌntdʒæk / 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] .
- Muntjac: Small and Ancient Deer of the Forest - Living AnimalThe muntjac, also known as the barking deer, is one of the oldest known deer species, with fossils dating back millions of years. Native to South and Southeast Asia, these small deer are noted for their distinctive barking calls and unique physical characteristics. Muntjacs are highly adaptable and thrive in various forest habitats.
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