Moschidae

The Moschidae family, also known as musk deer, consists of small, shy deer found in mountainous regions from Siberia to the Himalayas. These animals are characterized by large ears, short tails, and the absence of antlers. Unlike other deer, they possess a gall bladder.1

A distinctive feature of the male musk deer is the presence of long upper canine teeth that protrude as tusks. They also have a musk-producing organ on their abdomen, from which the valuable musk is extracted for use in perfumes and soaps. The genus Moschus encompasses these Asiatic musk deer, which were once considered a separate family but are now often placed within the deer family, Cervidae.123