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Musk deer are artiodactyls of the genus Moschus, the only genus of family Moschidae. They are more primitive than the cervids, or true deer, in not having antlers or facial glands, in having only a single pair of teats, and in possessing a gall bladder, a caudal gland, a pair of tusk-like teeth and-of particular economic importance to humans-a musk gland. Moschids live mainly in forested and alpine scrub habitats in the mountains of southern Asia. [hide]
* 1 Characteristics * 2 Evolution * 3 References * 4 External links Musk deer resemble small deer with a stocky build, and hind legs longer than their front legs. They are approximately 80-100 cm in length, 50-70 cm tall at the shoulder, and weigh between 7 and 17 kg. The feet of musk deer are adapted for climbing in rough terrain. Like the Chinese Water Deer, a cervid, they have no antlers, but the males do have enlarged upper canines, forming sabre-like tusks. The dental formula is similar to that of true deer: {| ! style="BACKGROUND: pink" | Dentition | 0.1.3.3 3.1.3.3 |} The musk gland is found only in adult males. It lies in a sac located between the genitals and the umbilicus, and its secretions are most likely used to attract mates. Musk deer are herbivores, living in hilly, forested environments, generally far from human habitation. Like true deer, they eat mainly leaves, flowers, and grasses, with some mosses and lichens. They are solitary animals, and maintain well-defined territories, which they scent mark with their caudal glands. Musk deer are generally shy, and either nocturnal, or crepuscular. Males leave their territories during the rutting season, and compete for mates, using their tusks as weapons. Female musk deer give birth to a single fawn after about 150-180 days. The newborn young are very small, and essentially motionless for the first month of their life, a feature that helps them remain hidden from predators.[1]
Musk deer are artiodactyls of the genus Moschus, the only genus of family Moschidae. They are more primitive than the cervids, or true deer, in not having antlers or facial glands, in having only a single pair of teats, and in possessing a gall bladder, a caudal gland, a pair of tusk-like teeth and-of particular economic importance to humans-a musk gland. Moschids live mainly in forested and alpine scrub habitats in the mountains of southern Asia. [hide]
* 1 Characteristics * 2 Evolution * 3 References * 4 External links Musk deer resemble small deer with a stocky build, and hind legs longer than their front legs. They are approximately 80-100 cm in length, 50-70 cm tall at the shoulder, and weigh between 7 and 17 kg. The feet of musk deer are adapted for climbing in rough terrain. Like the Chinese Water Deer, a cervid, they have no antlers, but the males do have enlarged upper canines, forming sabre-like tusks. The dental formula is similar to that of true deer: {| ! style="BACKGROUND: pink" | Dentition | 0.1.3.3 3.1.3.3 |} The musk gland is found only in adult males. It lies in a sac located between the genitals and the umbilicus, and its secretions are most likely used to attract mates. Musk deer are herbivores, living in hilly, forested environments, generally far from human habitation. Like true deer, they eat mainly leaves, flowers, and grasses, with some mosses and lichens. They are solitary animals, and maintain well-defined territories, which they scent mark with their caudal glands. Musk deer are generally shy, and either nocturnal, or crepuscular. Males leave their territories during the rutting season, and compete for mates, using their tusks as weapons. Female musk deer give birth to a single fawn after about 150-180 days. The newborn young are very small, and essentially motionless for the first month of their life, a feature that helps them remain hidden from predators.[1]
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Why musk deer are hunted?
for the musk gland , it is used in perfumes and traditional medicines
When was Dwarf Musk Deer created?
Dwarf Musk Deer was created in 1929.
When was Black Musk Deer created?
Black Musk Deer was created in 1981.
When was Alpine Musk Deer created?
Alpine Musk Deer was created in 1839.
When was Siberian Musk Deer created?
Siberian Musk Deer was created in 1758.
Are Musk Deer endangered?
There are more than just one species of Musk Deer. According to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services Endangered Species List, all subspecies of the Musk Deer, are listed as "endangered". While the IUCN Red List, has them listed with a slight difference. According to the IUCN Red List, the subspecies of Musk Deer are as follows: * Alpine Musk Deer--Endangered Species * Siberian Musk Deer--Vulnerable Species * Black Musk Deer--Endangered Species * Anhui Musk Deer--Endangered Species * Kashmir Musk Deer--Endangered Species * White-bellied Musk Deer--Endangered Species For more details, please see sites listed below.
Where do musk deer live?
MUSK DEER eat plants,grass,and moss but in the winter they eat twigs and linchen. Musk deer are herbivores.
What is use of musk deer?
its musk is used for perfumes.
When was Askot Musk Deer Sanctuary created?
Askot Musk Deer Sanctuary was created in 1986.
What special feature does a deer have?
The special features that a Deer have is that they are able to search for their own food and protect one another.
What has the author K K Flerov written?
K. K. Flerov has written: 'Musk deer and deer' -- subject(s): Deer, Mammals, Musk deer, Musk-deer 'Fauna of the U.S.S.R., mammals' -- subject(s): Artiodactyla, Mammals
What animals is hunted for musk?
I don't know that there is such a thing as the "musk family." The origins and most common source of musk oil are from the male Musk Deer. Other animals can be a source of musk oil: the muskrat, the musk ox, and the musk duck are a few.
