All you need to know about this agile resident of the Himalayas
Where is the Himalayan musk deer found?
India (Himalayan range states of Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Sikkim, and Arunachal Pradesh); also, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, China, (bordering India and Bhutan)
What is the preferred habitat of the Himalayan musk deer?
Alpine forests above 2,500 m and edges of alpine forests and meadows with a preference for steep slopes.
What is the IUCN status of the Himalayan musk deer?
The Himalayan musk deer is listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.
About the Authors
Nisarg Prakash
is a wildlife biologist working with RoundGlass Sustain. A large part of my work before Sustain has been along streams and rivers, in the process trying to understand otters better.
Diviya Mehra
is a graphic designer. She was the former art director of National Geographic Traveller. Her love for animals, travel and design has shaped her career through the years.
