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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