Physical Description:
The Indian Muntjac is known as Barking Deer, Red Muntjac, or Common Muntjac.
Indian muntjac is a deer that has small antler that are visible in males.
The color of the coat can be golden tan on the dorsal side and white color underneath.
The limbs and face are dark brown.
Physical Characteristics:
Head to body length : 89 – 135 cm ( 35.04 – 53.15 in )
Shoulder height : 24-28 in
Tail length : 15 cm
Weight : 14 – 35 kg ( 30.84 – 77.09 lbs )
Antler length : 3.0 – 6.5 in
Range : southern and southeast Asia from pakistan east through India and Nepal and
southern china
Habitat : Rainforest, hilly country and monsoon forests
Diet : herbs ,fruit, eggs, small animals, sprouts, seeds, and grasses
Status : this species has decreased in the wild
Reason for status : hunting and habitat loss
Gestation : 210 days
Longevity : 18 years in captivity / 20 – 30 years in the wild