The name "vampire deer" could be in reference to a number of different deer (and deer-like) species. Fangs in deer were actually normal millions of years ago and it's the antlers that have shown up over time. These fanged deer use their fangs the same way other deer use their antlers - to show off to lady deer (though they don't lose their teeth the way deer antlers are lost each year)! These fangs are also called tusks and are much more prominent in males than females.
Scientific Name:
- mouse deer (family: Tragulidae)
- musk deer (genus: Moschus)
- tufted deer (Elaphodus cephalophus)
- barking deer/muntjac deer (genus: Muntiacus)
- water deer (Hydropotes inermis)
Range: Mostly Asia with species in Europe and Africa
Size: average about 2 feet (61cm) in height at the shoulders
Diet: mostly herbivorous; may also take bird eggs and carrion
Lifespan: at least 10 years
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28 июл 2024
