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Reeves’ Muntjac

I.U.C.N status

International Union for Conservation of Nature

LC Least concern
NT Near threatened
VU Vulnerable
EN Endangered
CR Critically endangered
EW Extinct in the wild
EX Extinct

Identity card

Class : Mammals
Order : Artiodactyls
Family : Cervidae
Genus : Muntiacus
Species : reevesi
Average size 45 cm at the shoulder
Weight 10 to 18 kg
Longevity 10 to 12 years
Sexual maturity 8 to 12 months
Gestation 7.5 months
Litter 1 to 2 young
Diet Omnivore

Bamboo, seeds, bark, fruits, foliage, eggs, carcasses, small mammals, birds.

Did you know?

The Reeves’ muntjac, also known as the “barking deer,” gets its name from its distinctive call, which resembles the bark of a small dog, used to alert others in case of danger. This species exhibits pronounced sexual dimorphism: males, larger and heavier than females, have short antlers and long canine teeth that resemble tusks.

Threats and conservation

The Reeves’ muntjac is not currently endangered, but its population is declining. Human activities, such as agriculture and urbanization, contribute to the fragmentation of its natural environment. Additionally, it is hunted for its meat and skin, which puts additional pressure on wild populations.

Where can you see this animal?

Check the park map to find his habitat at ZooParc.

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