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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