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Lesser Mouse-deer
Tragulus kanchil
The Lesser Mouse-deer, also known as the Lesser Malay chevrotain, is one of the smallest hoofed mammals in the world. It has a delicate, slender body with spindly legs, and an appearance reminiscent of both a deer and a mouse, though it is neither. Weighing less than 2 kg, this …
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- The Lesser Mouse-deer has the smallest known stomach of any ruminant, perfectly adapted for its low-fiber diet of fruits and tender leaves.
- The Lesser Mouse-deer does not have antlers or horns and instead relies on its agility to escape predators. Despite its tiny size, it is known for being extremely territorial. It is also famous in Malaysian folklore as the clever trickster 'Sang Kancil.'
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