Tufted Deer

The tufted deer is a small, dark-grey or brown deer named for the prominent tuft of black hair on its forehead, which can partly conceal a male's short, simple antlers. Males also possess long, tusk-like upper canine teeth used during territorial and mating disputes. Adults measure 110–160cm and weigh 17–50kg. The lips, ear tips, underside and lower surface of the short tail are white; newborn fawns have two rows of pale spots that disappear as they mature. (Animal Diversity Web)

Tufted deer inhabit mountain forests and high-elevation rainforest from approximately 300 to 4,600m in central and southern China and northeastern Myanmar, generally remaining close to water. They browse and graze on leaves, twigs, fruit, grasses and other vegetation. Usually solitary and territorial, they are most active during the evening and night and give a barking alarm call when disturbed. Females normally produce one or two fawns after a reported gestation of about 180 days. (Animal Diversity Web)