Bornean Yellow Muntjac
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The Bornean yellow muntjac is restricted to the moist forests of Borneo where it lives alongside the common muntjac. It is similar than its much more common cousin and was only recently recognised as a separate species. Apart from the color difference, its antlers, which are just 7 cm in length, are smaller than those of the common muntjac. It has not been extensively studied and has been described a relict species.
References
- Deer Specialist Group (1996). [Muntiacus atherodes]. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN 2006. Retrieved on 12 May 2006.
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