Muntjac Deer - Doe |
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Muntiacus reevesi
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15 - 18" (40 - 45 cm) shoulder height |
Habitat: |
Anywhere with an abundance of cover |
Colour: |
Red/brown in summer, brown/grey in winter |
Diet: |
Herbivorous |
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The Reeves Muntjac, sometimes known as the Barking Deer
because of the noise it makes, were introduced to the British Isles
from South East Asia during the nineteenth century. They
have since become one of the most widespread deer in the UK.
The Muntjac appears rather ungainly compared to the Roe
Deer. It usually looks hunched with its rump higher than its
shoulders. It has large eyes and a long tail which is held
upright when alarmed.
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Muntjac - Mother and Baby |
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The fawn is born after a seven month gestation period.
Its coat is light brown with white spots running in
lines down its back. These spots disappear after about
eight weeks and the coat darkens.
These beautiful creatures can be very destructive with
garden plants, eating almost anything that is planted in
the garden. We have spent years trying to find garden
flowers that these deer do not eat. See our article "Plants
that Deer don't Eat".
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Muntjac - Mother and Baby |
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Muntjac - Buck |
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Baby Muntjac |
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