VMD 512: Zoo/Wild Animal Breeding, Management, Nutrition and Health Care (1+1)

BARKING DEER

• Barking deer (Muntiacus muntjak) are also called as Muntjac or Rib faced deer.
• The name of barking deer is here because it makes a sound that resembles the barking sound of dog.
• Face has ‘V’ shaped ridges. They are seen through out India.
• The Muntjac of north India is Muntiacus muntjak vaginalis and the Muntjac of south India is Muntiacus muntjak aureus.