Chevrotain (Noun)
Meaning
Very small hornless deer-like ruminant of tropical Asia and west Africa.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The chevrotain is the smallest hoofed mammal and an elusive creature found in tropical regions of Asia and Africa.
- Conservation efforts are being made to protect the chevrotain, a small, shy, and solitary animal that is native to west Africa.
- Chevrotains have been known to be hunted for their meat and hides, resulting in significant declines in their populations.
- These animals, which are related to deer but belong to a different family, are commonly referred to as mouse deer or chevrotains.
- Chevrotains inhabit dense, tropical forests and have large eyes that allow them to see in low light conditions, making them nocturnal creatures.