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Indian muntjacs are found in southeastern and southern Asia, from Pakistan through India and Nepal, and across Southeast Asia into southern China. They live in rainforests, amongst dense vegetation, monsoon forests, and hilly country. They prefer being close to water.
- Where does the muntjac deer live?
- Where does the giant muntjac live?
- Where do you find muntjac in UK?
- Are muntjac deer native to the UK?
- Where do Muntjacs sleep?
- Can you eat muntjac?
- What is a male muntjac called?
- How much is a muntjac deer?
- Are there muntjac deer in Ireland?
- Do foxes eat muntjac?
- How long does a muntjac live?
- Do female Muntjac have horns?
- Can you keep a Muntjac deer as a pet?
- Why do Muntjac have fangs?
Where does the muntjac deer live?
The present-day species are native to Asia and can be found in India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Vietnam, the Indonesian islands, Taiwan and Southern China.
Where does the giant muntjac live?
The giant muntjac is found in the Annamite mountain chain and associated hill ranges of Lao PDR, Vietnam and eastern Cambodia.
Where do you find muntjac in UK?
The small, Chinese muntjac deer was introduced to Woburn Park in Bedfordshire at the start of the 20th century and rapidly spread into the surrounding area. It is now a common animal across southeast England and can be found in woodland, parkland and even gardens.
Are muntjac deer native to the UK?
Muntjac are not native to Britain. They originate from China but were introduced to Woburn Park in Bedfordshire in 1838. After escapes and deliberate movement of the deer by humans they have now spread over southern England and are increasing in number.
Where do Muntjacs sleep?
Thick areas that would make a good bed of weed and grass are also an ideal place where deers sleep during the day. They also prefer to sleep in woods at least 20 feet into the dense foliage and other deeper places. They mainly choose the places during the day to hide from the sight of predators and human hunters.
Can you eat muntjac?
Pint-sized it may be, but muntjac is very good in the pot. Pint-sized muntjac may be, but their venison makes superb eating. Unlike the flesh of the larger deer species, it is fine in texture and, of course, the cuts are just the right size for the domestic kitchen.
What is a male muntjac called?
ABOUT Muntjac DEER
Male muntjac called bucks, females does and the young fawn.
How much is a muntjac deer?
You can usually find them for sale on the internet by looking for exotic pets for sale or Muntjak deer for sale. The price for a male is considerably less than a female. The male usually costs about $500 -$700. The females start around $700 and have gone as high as $1800 several years ago.
Are there muntjac deer in Ireland?
Reeves's muntjac have been introduced to Northern Ireland in 2009; they have been spotted in the Republic of Ireland in 2010, almost certainly having here with some human assistance. Males have short antlers, which can regrow, but they tend to fight for territory with their “tusks” (downward-pointing canine teeth).
Do foxes eat muntjac?
"It was so cold, it was the middle of the night and you could hear the foxes around, as if they had honed in that there was something nearby and dying or injured. If we hadn't gone out they would have eaten it alive."
How long does a muntjac live?
Lifespan: Up to 16 years for males in captivity and female >20 years. Wild males 10 years and 13 years for a female. Origin & Distribution: Reeves' muntjac are native to SE China, including Taiwan and Hainan.
Do female Muntjac have horns?
Muntjac Deer Description
In common with all deer species except the reindeer, the female muntjac deer do not have antlers, they have tufts of hair in place of antlers.
Can you keep a Muntjac deer as a pet?
Muntjac deer are one of the few species of deer, and probably the only obtainable one, that can be kept as house pets because they reach the size of a medium-sized dog. Unlike other deer species, this is exactly what they tend to be kept for.
Why do Muntjac have fangs?
That's because they have fangs. Instead of growing large antlers during mating season like most deer, male “fanged deer” sport large tusk-like teeth instead. They are used as weapons during fights with other bucks or predators, and often jut out far below their jawline.
