Fea's muntjac

The Fea's Muntjac (also known as Tenasserim muntjac from the region of Myanmar) is a rare species of muntjac living in the Myanmar-Thailand-Laos-China border region. It is a similar size to the common muntjac (adult weight is 18 - 21 kg (40 - 46 lb)).

Related Topics:
Myanmar - Muntjac - Common muntjac

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It is diurnal and solitary, inhabiting upland evergreen, mixed or shrub forest (at an altitude of 2500 m (8200')) with a diet of grasses, low-growing leaves, and tender shoots.

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The young are usually born in dense vegetation, remaining hidden until able to travel with the mother.

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It is named after zoologist Leonardo Fea.

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