Appearance:

Muntjacs are small and slender with slightly raised rumps, which gives them a slightly hunched look. Antlers, which shed annually, are only found on males. Muntjacs have two scent glands below their eyes and two in a distinctive "V" shape on their forehead. Soft, short hair covers their body, with the exception of their ears. Males have sharp tusks.

Size:

• Length: 3 - 4.5 feet
• Tail: 5 - 9 inches
• Weight: 35 - 75 pounds

Diet:

Leaves, fruit, bark and fungi

Behavior:

Muntjacs don't form herds; they live alone or in pairs, rarely leaving their own territory. They're called "barking deer" because of the dog-like sound of their warning cry.

Reproduction:

Gestation lasts for seven months, and females give birth to one offspring. Babies have spotted coats. They reach sexual maturity at six months.

Habitat/Range:

Malaysia, Sumatra, Borneo, Java, Taiwan, and southern China

Median Life Expectancy:

Up to 16 years