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.
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