A large deer with a white muzzle, found only on the eastern Tibetan Plateau.
- Group: Mammal
- Habitats: Alpine meadow, forest edge, scrub
- Regions: Kham, Amdo
Habitat
Alpine meadows, shrubland and the edges of conifer forest on the eastern plateau.
Diet
Grasses and herbs.
Ecological role
A grazer of the eastern grasslands and forest edges.
Threats
Hunting for meat and for antlers used in Chinese medicine, and deer farming.
Conservation
Listed as Vulnerable by the IUCN.