Greater Malayan chevrotain

Tragulus napu
The greater Malayan chevrotain is found in southern Asia in the dense undergrowth of the forest close to water.
Their coat is orange-brown with white underbelly. They do not have any antlers, rather the males have enlarged canine teeth.
They are also called "mouse deer" because of their small size, but are not a true deer species.
They eat fruit, berries, aquatic plants, leaves, buds, shrubs and grasses.
Because of their small size, greater Malayan chevrotains are hunted by large snakes, birds, reptiles and even cats.

Location at Palm Beach Zoo

  • Found in the Asian Aviary/li>

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