Mouse deer

Explore the world of mouse deer and learn interesting facts about this unique and elusive creature. Discover its habits, habitat, and why it is known as the smallest hoofed animal in the world.
CHEVROTAINS/ MOUSE-DEER (Genus: Ungulates) (Family: Tragulidae )~  The smallest hoofed mammals in the world, native to forests of Asia & Africa.  34 million years old,  they are an example of a primitive ruminant form.   Herbivores, some show an affinity for water, often remaining submerged for prolonged periods This has also lent support to the idea that whales evolved from water-loving creatures that looked like small deer.  Newborn fawns are precocial & stand within 30 minutes of being born. Rare Animals, Deer Feed, Mouse Deer, Small Deer, Unusual Animals, Silly Animals, Unique Animals, Weird Animals, Exotic Pets

CHEVROTAINS/ MOUSE-DEER (Genus: Ungulates) (Family: Tragulidae )~ The smallest hoofed mammals in the world, native to forests of Asia & Africa. 34 million years old, they are an example of a primitive ruminant form. Herbivores, some show an affinity for water, often remaining submerged for prolonged periods This has also lent support to the idea that whales evolved from water-loving creatures that looked like small deer. Newborn fawns are precocial & stand within 30 minutes of being…

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This is one of the major reasons why I only take small groups to Thailand, but read on........ Spent the first few hours of daylight on the approach road to the first campsite this morning and picked up a few good birds, beginning with several Southern Brown Hornbills picking their way around some leafless trees in the valley below. There was also a Greater Yellownape, Common and Greater Flamebacks, Golden-crested Myna at last, Asian Drongo-cuckoo, another Black-and-red Broadbill…

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