It used to be considered a subspecies of the Alpine musk deer.
Himalayan musk deer can live up to 10 to 14 years old.
The musk deer and the brown bear is found in the higher Himalayas.
Later that day he killed a musk deer and broiled a steak over the fire.
The feet of musk deer are adapted for climbing in rough terrain.
Female musk deer give birth to a single fawn after about 150-180 days.
The musk deer are, however, still placed in a separate family.
It was incredibly old, with a stone handle and a tip made from the tail of a musk deer.
Most commonly they are made from musk deer, hunting of which is now banned worldwide.
There are four species of musk deer, but they are all very similar.