Muntjac (Noun)
Meaning
Small Asian deer with small antlers and a cry like a bark.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The rare Reeves's muntjac is native to the mountainous regions of southern China and can grow up to 50 cm in height.
- Muntjacs are known for their distinctive barking calls, which can be heard for long distances in the forest.
- The Indian muntjac is a small deer species that can be found in the wild in various parts of the country, including national parks and sanctuaries.
- Conservation efforts are underway to protect the habitat of the critically endangered hairy-fronted muntjac in Myanmar and China.
- The loud bark-like cry of the Chinese muntjac is often mistaken for the sound of a small dog in the undergrowth.