Scientific Name: Muntiacus reevesi
Range: Malaysia, Sumatra, Borneo, Java, Taiwan, China
Habitat: Grasslands, forests, shrublands
Food: Grass, fruit, seeds
Life Span: 10-13 years in the wild; 16-20 years in human care
When threatened, the muntjac produces a loud sound similar to a large dog’s bark. This gives the muntjac its nickname the barking deer.