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.
Yes cause people eat there meat and use there fur
for the musk gland , it is used in perfumes and traditional medicines
The exact population of musk deer is difficult to determine due to their elusive nature and the remote habitats they occupy. However, many species of musk deer are classified as endangered or vulnerable, with populations declining due to habitat loss and poaching for their musk glands. Conservation efforts are ongoing in various regions to protect these animals and their habitats. Overall, the number of musk deer left in the wild is concerning, but precise figures are not readily available.
Siberian Musk Deer was created in 1758.
Dwarf Musk Deer was created in 1929.
Alpine Musk Deer was created in 1839.
Black Musk Deer was created in 1981.
MUSK DEER eat plants,grass,and moss but in the winter they eat twigs and linchen. Musk deer are herbivores.
Askot Musk Deer Sanctuary was created in 1986.
its musk is used for perfumes.
Here Is A List Of The Endangered Animals/Species In Afghanistan:The ArgaliThe MarkhorThe Pallas CatThe Cyprian Wild SheepThe Kashmir Musk DeerThe Red Deer
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