A small, tusked deer whose males carry a musk gland that has been traded for centuries.
- Group: Mammal
- Habitats: Forest, scrub, alpine meadow
- Regions: Kham, Amdo
Habitat
Forest, scrub and alpine meadows of the eastern plateau.
Diet
Leaves, grasses, mosses and lichens.
Ecological role
A browser of forest edges and prey of predators such as the lynx.
Threats
Poaching for musk, used in perfume and medicine.
Conservation
Listed as Endangered by the IUCN.