Muntjacks
{{ In 1997 a new mammal species was discovered in a remote mountainous region of South East Asia. This species, known as the }}
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{{ , stands just 20 inches at the shoulder, and weighs about 25 lbs. The Wildlife Conservation Society, based at the Bronx Zoo, says the animal is the world\'s smallest deer species. }}
{{ It is found in dense forest habitats at an elevation of 1500 - 2000 feet, where it is solitary and eats mostly fruit. Its currently known range comprises the mountainous regions northeast of Putao and south of the Nam Tamai branch of the Mai Hka River in Myanmar. }} |
