Английская Википедия:Bornean yellow muntjac

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The Bornean yellow muntjac (Muntiacus atherodes) is a muntjac deer species, endemic to the moist forests of the island of Borneo.

Taxonomy

It lives alongside the common muntjac. It is similar to its much more common cousin and was only recognised as a separate species in 1982.

Description

Apart from the color difference, its antlers, which are just Шаблон:Convert in length, are smaller than those of the common muntjac. It has not been extensively studied and has been described as a relict species.

Ecology

This muntjac species is a potential prey of the Bornean tiger.[1]

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