tufted deer
elaphodus cephalophus latin

The tufted deer is mainly solitary or found in pairs.

The tufted deer is a small deer, but still larger than most muntjac species.

Other animals on exhibit are the, wreathed hornbill, demoiselle crane, and the tufted deer.

It will also display western tufted deer, peafowl, and reptiles such as water monitors and pythons.

The tufted deer is similar to a muntjac in appearance, but the longer necks and legs give it a slightly leaner appearance.

The tufted deer is found mainly in China, where it occurs in the south from eastern coast to eastern Tibet.

Tufted Deer (Elaphodus cephalophus)

In the former range of South China tigers possible tiger prey species include muntjak, wild pig, serow, tufted deer and sambar.

Sarcoptes anthracis was classified by Dmitri Ivanovsky in 1901 after first occurrences of infection on Asian Tufted Deers.

The Chinese water deer, tufted deer, and muntjac have enlarged upper canine teeth forming sharp tusks, while other species often lack upper canines altogether.

Four subspecies of the tufted deer are recognized, with one having doubtful taxonomic status:argest subspecies, brownish coat, found in southwestern China and northeastern Myanmar.

Over the course of seven years, the vegetative cover receded, and the animals opportunistically shifted from primarily consuming tufted deer to pursuing bamboo rats and other smaller prey.

Hooved mammals are represented by Sichuan takins, wild boars, musk deer, mainland serows, Chinese gorals, tufted deer and sambar deer.

The Tufted Deer, Elaphodus cephalophus, is a small species of deer characterized by a prominent tuft of black hair on its forehead and fang-like canines for the males.

Once past the elephants, visitors can observe the animals from a boardwalk that gives a bird's-eye view of rhinos and takes them past other animals including the zoos white tigers, Malayan tigers, and a group of sun bears, as well as hoofstock that are endemic to Asia including tufted deer and anoa.

Tufted Deer (Elaphodus cephalophus)

The Tufted Deer, Elaphodus cephalophus, is a small species of deer characterized by a prominent tuft of black hair on its forehead and fang-like canines for the males.