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Greater Mouse-deer — printable fact sheet
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Greater Mouse-deer
Tragulus napu
The Greater Mouse-deer, also known as the Napu, is a small, shy ungulate native to the dense lowland forests of Southeast Asia. Despite its name, it is neither a true deer nor a mouse, but a member of the unique family Tragulidae known as chevrotains. This nocturnal species has …
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- The Greater Mouse-deer can swim well and often takes to the water to escape predators.
- Greater Mouse-deer are among the smallest hoofed mammals in the world. Unlike true deer, they lack antlers and instead have elongated upper canines. They are notable for their extremely secretive behavior and are rarely seen by humans in their natural habitat.
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