Asian chevrotain
mammal
Also known as: Tragulus
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The Asian chevrotain, also known as the mouse deer, is a small, hoofed mammal found in the forests of Southeast Asia, India, and parts of Africa. These shy, solitary animals are primarily active at night and are vegetarians. They stand about 30 cm (12 inches) tall at the shoulder and walk on the tips of their slender legs. Male chevrotains have small, curved tusks that protrude from their upper jaw. The genus Tragulus contains about six species of Asian chevrotains.12
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