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Yes, the musk deer is a mammal. It belongs to the family Moschidae and is known for its distinctive musk-producing gland, which is used in scent marking and has been sought after for perfume production. Unlike true deer, musk deer lack antlers and are smaller in size, with elongated bodies and long hind legs. They are typically found in mountainous regions across Asia.
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Is a deer a mammal?
Yes - deer are mammals. They all are warm-blooded vertebrate animals of the class Mammalia, with a covering of hair on the skin and, in the female, milk-producing mammary glands for nourishing the young.
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 Alpine Musk Deer created?
Alpine Musk Deer was created in 1839.
When was Siberian Musk Deer created?
Siberian Musk Deer was created in 1758.
When was Black Musk Deer created?
Black Musk Deer was created in 1981.
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.
When was Askot Musk Deer Sanctuary created?
Askot Musk Deer Sanctuary was created in 1986.
What is use of musk deer?
its musk is used for perfumes.
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 are musk deer and where do they live?
There are several types of musk deer, and they differ slightly and range broadly. A link is provided to the Wikipedia article on the musk deer, and the four different types can be linked from there.
