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Muntjac Deer Caresheet
Please note that we are no longer breeding muntjac deer August 2009
Names
Family: Cervus
Latin: Muntiacus reevesi
Commmon: (Reeve's) Muntjac Deer
Description
Statistics
Size of average adult:
Height: 20 inches at shoulder
Weight: 20 to 30 pounds
Diet
Wild: grasses, leaves, shoots
Captivity:
Avoid:
Care and Housing
Breeding
Sexual maturity:
Breeding season:
Gestation: 210 days (7 months)
In the wild, young muntjacs remain hidden in dense jungle growth until they are able to move about with their dams.
Lifespan
Approximate life span:
Males: years
Females: years
Background
- In the wild, muntjacs are usually found alone or in groups of less than 4 individuals.
- Male muntjac deer have antlers that are shed periodically.
- The upper canine teeth are elongated into 'tusks' which curve outward from the lips.
- Muntjac deer emit a barking sound to warn others of predators and to identify individuals.
Natural Habitat Range
Muntjac Deer originate from southern China and Taiwan.
Status
Reeve's Muntjac Deer are currently not endangered.
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