The musk Deer

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Who's that? Small cloven-hoofed animal, representative of the family Musk deer (Moschidae).

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Where does it live? Lives in mountainous coniferous forests Sayan, Altai, Transbaikalia and Primorye.

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What does it eat? Despite its fearsome appearance, a musk deer eats exclusively vegetation. However, a musk deer is notable not only with this, but also with its attractive smell.

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What makes it special? As is well known, musk - a valuable component of various medicines and perfumes. And precisely because it often falls prey musk deer hunters and poachers. Another reason for this unusual animal belongs to endangered species, is to reduce the boundaries of its range, which is associated with increased human activities (mainly with carrying out fellings).

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