Reeves’s muntjac

Habitat
Forest areas in Southeast China and Taiwan. Has been introduced to several European countries.

Age
Up to 11 years

Weight
11-28 kg

Height
40-45 cm

Gestation
7 months

Number of offspring
1 lamb

Status in the wild
Not threatened

Did you know that…

• Muntjacs are omnivores, meaning they can eat both plants and animals.
• However, they primarily consume plants but can also eat fallen fruits, mushrooms, bird eggs, and carrion.
• Muntjacs are also known as barking deer because they emit a barking sound when they feel threatened.
• Male muntjacs have prominently visible canine teeth measuring 2-5 cm.
• A newborn muntjac is not much larger than a guinea pig.
• Muntjacs reach sexual maturity when they are just 7 months old.
• Unlike other deer species, muntjacs do not have a fixed breeding cycle and can mate year-round.
• Both male and female muntjacs mark their territories with scents from special glands on their faces.
• The Chinese muntjac was introduced to various zoos in Europe in the 20th century, from where it has spread to the wild.
• The deer is an invasive species, and breeding is no longer allowed. That’s why we only have females in Knuthenborg.

Meet the muntjacs in Lemurskoven.