The Tibetan Tufted Deer 



young of the plum-coloured muntjacs are unknown, 

 this character cannot at present be regarded as one of 

 generic importance. Tufted deer have broad, rounded 



ears, of which the outer surface is thickly haired, and 

 a tail of moderate length. 



In the Tibetan species, which may be compared 

 in size to the Indian muntjac, standing about 22 or 

 23 inches at the withers, the general colour is deep 



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