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Fast Facts:

Muntjac deer are sometimes known as the "barking deer" because they will emit a barking sound to warn others of predators and to identify individuals.

Reeve's Muntjac Deer

Scientific Name	Muntiacus reevesi
Classification	Phylum: Chordata, Class: Mammalia, Order: Artiodactyla, Family: Cervidae
Status	Reeve's muntjac deer are currently not endangered.
Range	Southern China, Taiwan
Habitat	Dense forests
Diet	In the wild, muntjac deer eat grasses, leaves and shoots.
Size	They are 20 inches tall at the shoulder and weigh 20-30 pounds.
Life Span	Up to 10 years
Location
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Special Features

As muntjacs mature, the upper canine teeth are elongated into 'tusks' that curve outward from the lips.

Male muntjac deer have antlers that are shed periodically.

Social Structure & Behavior

In the wild, muntjacs are usually found alone or in groups of fewer than 4 individuals.

Gestation for pregnant females is 210 days (7 months).

Young muntjacs remain hidden in dense jungle growth until they are able to move about with their dams.