Chevrotain - Wikipedia Chevrotain Chevrotains, or mouse-deer, are small, even-toed ungulates that make up the family Tragulidae, and are the only living members of the infraorder Tragulina
Chevrotain (Mouse-Deer) - Species, Size, Habitat, Diet, Location The Indian spotted chevrotain, as the name suggests, is native to India (and possibly Nepal), while the Sri Lankan spotted chevrotain is found in Sri Lanka These animals thrive in the dense undergrowth of forests in their respective regions
Chevrotain | Description, Habitat, Facts | Britannica chevrotain, (family Tragulidae), any of about 10 species of small, delicately built, hoofed mammals that constitute the family Tragulidae (order Artiodactyla) Chevrotains are found in the warmer parts of Southeast Asia and India and in parts of Africa
9 Incredible Chevrotain (Mouse-Deer) Facts - Fact Animal There are at least ten extant species of chevrotain, though they used to be common worldwide Most of these species are found in forests across Southeast Asia, only the water chevrotain inhabits the rainforests of central and west Africa
Learn About Chevrotains, the Smallest Hoofed Mammals on Earth While the terms “chevrotain” and “mouse-deer” are often used interchangeably, researchers are beginning to distinguish between them: “chevrotains” generally refer to Moschiola and Hyemoschus, while “mouse-deer” refers to Tragulus Nine of the 10 species live in South and Southeast Asia
Mouse Deer – Exploring the Smallest Hoofed Mammal - Animal Corner Mouse Deer – Exploring the Smallest Hoofed Mammal The Mouse Deer, also known as Chevrotain, is a really peculiar little ungulate Captivating and elusive in equal measure They belong to two genera ‘ Tragulus ‘ and ‘ Moschiola ‘, which are members of the ‘ Tragulidae ‘ family
Meet the Chevrotain, the Small and Secretive Mouse Deer With a round, bunny-like body placed atop piglet-like feet, and a face akin to a mouse, the chevrotain may look like a hodgepodge of modern-day species but it's actually quite ancient
Chevrotain - New World Encyclopedia Chevrotain and mouse deer are common names for any of the small ruminant mammals comprising the family Tragulidae of the suborder Ruminantia and order Artiodactyla (even-toed ungulates)
Featured Creature: Chevrotain - Biodiversity for a Livable Climate Entirely a species of its own, the chevrotain is a one-of-a-kind creature There are ten species of chevrotain, nine of which reside in Asia while one – the water chevrotain – is native to Africa, spanning from Southern Benin to the Democratic Republic of Congo