Siberian Musk-deer

The Siberian musk deer is a small, antlerless ungulate weighing approximately 15–17kg. Long, muscular hind legs, slender forelegs and an arched back make the rump noticeably higher than the shoulders and support its bounding gait. Adult males possess extremely sharp upper canine teeth that project below the lower jaw and an abdominal musk pouch used in scent communication. Young are dark brown with pale spots, which fade as the coarse adult coat develops. (Animal Diversity Web)

This deer inhabits montane taiga and conifer forest, favoring steep rocky slopes in winter and forested river valleys or grassy openings during summer. It is shy, mainly nocturnal or crepuscular, and usually solitary. Arboreal and ground lichens can form about 70% of the winter diet, supplemented by shoots, conifer needles, leaves, buds and bark; herbs dominate in summer. Mating occurs in December, and females usually bear one fawn, rarely two, after a reported gestation of 185–195 days. (Animal Diversity Web)