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muntjac
noun
munt·jac
ˈmən(t)-ˌjak 
ˈmən-ˌchak
: any of a genus (Muntiacus) of small deer of southeastern Asia with an alarm call similar to the bark of a dog and having in the male elongated, downward-pointing upper canine teeth which protrude from the lip and short, usually unbranched, pointed antlers : barking deer
Would-be predators risk flesh-ripping tusks, or long canine teeth, which extend an inch or two from muntjacs' mouths.—
Noel Vietmeyer
Noel VietmeyerA muntjac or barking deer, was found in the Vu Quang Preserve in Nghe Tinh Province, Vietnam.—Tom Hilchey
Tom Hilchey
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Explored via elevated walkways, the woodsy preserve shelters other endemic species like sambar deer, blue sheep, muntjac and golden pheasant.
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Joe Yogerst,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
An unusual few seconds follow as the bird starts working on the muntjac's fur.
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Jack Beresford,
Newsweek,
18 Mar. 2025
The zoo asked its followers for help identifying the creature, which the organization suggested could be a muntjac deer.
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Kelli Bender,
People.com,
19 Nov. 2024
In the comments, people who had never heard of a muntjac deer noted how unique and otherworldly Biscuit's appearance is.
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Ariana Garcia,
Chron,
13 Apr. 2023
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Joe Yogerst,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
An unusual few seconds follow as the bird starts working on the muntjac's fur.
—
Jack Beresford,
Newsweek,
18 Mar. 2025
The zoo asked its followers for help identifying the creature, which the organization suggested could be a muntjac deer.
—
Kelli Bender,
People.com,
19 Nov. 2024
In the comments, people who had never heard of a muntjac deer noted how unique and otherworldly Biscuit's appearance is.
—
Ariana Garcia,
Chron,
13 Apr. 2023
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“Muntjac.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/muntjac. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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