304) Spotted Mouse Deer

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Scientific name: Tragulus meminna

Weight: 6.6 lbs Length: 20-23 in

Shoulder Height: 10-12 in Lives: Tropical rain

Forest, particularly rocky areas in India, Sri Lanka,

Diet:

Young:

Also called the Indian Spotted Chevrotain. A Chevrotain is related to the lesser mouse deer. They are mainly nocturnal. The males are typically smaller than the females and are very shy.

Chevrotains are a ruminant, which means they have even toes but the Spotted Mouse Deer will also show characteristics that of a non-reminant.

Chevrotains are a ruminant, which means they have even toes but the Spotted Mouse Deer will also show characteristics that of a non-reminant

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