Where does the Reeves's muntjac live?
Reeves's muntjac lives in south-eastern China, from Gansu to Yunnan, and in Taiwan, in humid forests. It has been introduced to the United Kingdom, where it is now widespread, especially in England, as well as to Ireland, the Netherlands, Belgium, France, Japan and the United States. It takes its name from John Reeves, a naturalist employed by the British East India Company in the 19th century.
What does the Reeves's muntjac eat?
It feeds on herbs, blossoms, succulent shoots, fungi, berries, grasses and nuts, and has also been reported to eat tree bark. Eggs and carrion are eaten opportunistically. Its preferred habitats are forest and shrubland. It is a solitary and crepuscular animal. It is reddish-brown with striped markings on its face, and a creamy-white belly.
Is the Reeves's muntjac endangered?
No: the IUCN lists it as Least Concern. Males have short antlers, usually 10 cm or less, and long upper canines, like tusks, about 5 cm long. Females have bony lumps on their foreheads.
