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When: December 9, 2019

Where: GaiaZoo Kerkrade, The Netherlands

We were standing, looking out over the amazing natural-like habitat, when this Muntjac emerged, looking so fun and cute and pretty

Species: Reeve’s Muntjac (Chinese muntjak)

Latin name: Muntiacus Reevesi

Originates from southeastern China and Taiwan, but has been introduced in The Netherlands, the United Kingdom and Ireland.

Current status: Least Concern

Did you know:

…The Reeve’s Muntjac is also known as the Barking Deer, because of it’s distinctive bark.

…It’s name is derived from John Reeves, who was appointed Assistant Inspector of Tea, for the British East India Company in 1812.

© Mouselemur Photography - Portegiesje

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Description

When: December 9, 2019

Where: GaiaZoo Kerkrade, The Netherlands

We were standing, looking out over the amazing natural-like habitat, when this Muntjac emerged, looking so fun and cute and pretty

Species: Reeve’s Muntjac (Chinese muntjak)

Latin name: Muntiacus Reevesi

Originates from southeastern China and Taiwan, but has been introduced in The Netherlands, the United Kingdom and Ireland.

Current status: Least Concern

Did you know:

…The Reeve’s Muntjac is also known as the Barking Deer, because of it’s distinctive bark.

…It’s name is derived from John Reeves, who was appointed Assistant Inspector of Tea, for the British East India Company in 1812.

© Mouselemur Photography - Portegiesje

Our work is copyrighted. Do not reproduce, copy edit, publish, transmit or upload in any way without our written permission.

Leave a comment or approach us via note if you want to use our work as a reference.

More photos from Mouselemur : DeviantArt Gallery| Instagram | Facebook | WIXsite