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When the world speaks of deer, a vision of majestic creatures with large antlers standing tall in a misty forest is often conjured. But let's flip the script a bit and venture into the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia and Africa, where a different kind of deer resides – an enchanting creature, not more than

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CHEVROTAINS/ MOUSE-DEER (Genus: Ungulates) (Family: Tragulidae )~  The smallest hoofed mammals in the world, native to forests of Asia & Africa.  34 million years old,  they are an example of a primitive ruminant form.   Herbivores, some show an affinity for water, often remaining submerged for prolonged periods This has also lent support to the idea that whales evolved from water-loving creatures that looked like small deer.  Newborn fawns are precocial & stand within 30 minutes of being born. Deer Feed, Mouse Deer, Small Deer, Unusual Animals, Rare Animals, Silly Animals, Weird Animals, Unique Animals, Exotic Pets

CHEVROTAINS/ MOUSE-DEER (Genus: Ungulates) (Family: Tragulidae )~ The smallest hoofed mammals in the world, native to forests of Asia & Africa. 34 million years old, they are an example of a primitive ruminant form. Herbivores, some show an affinity for water, often remaining submerged for prolonged periods This has also lent support to the idea that whales evolved from water-loving creatures that looked like small deer. Newborn fawns are precocial & stand within 30 minutes of being…

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