Himalayan musk deer

Scientific Name

Moschus leucogaster

IUCN Status

Endangered (EN)

Lifespan

10-14 years

Weight

11-18 kg

Length

86-100 cm, 50-60 cm (height)

Range

India - Himalayan range states; Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, China

Habitat Type

Alpine forests above 2,500 m and edges of alpine forests and meadows

Threats

Hunted for highly prized musk pods

Did You Know

Possess distinctive long, fang-like upper canines

Also Known As

Kasturi, white-bellied musk deer

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