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Species related to the Alpine musk deer (Moschus chrysogaster)

Himalayan musk deer (Moschus leucogaster)
Superbly adapted for life at high altitudes, the Himalayan musk deer has well-developed dewclaws and large, wide toes that provide increased... More 14 Images 0 videos
Bharal (Pseudois nayaur)
Information on the bharal is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 16 Images 1 Video
Himalayan serow (Capricornis thar)
Information on the Himalayan serow is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Himalayan goral (Naemorhedus goral)
Information on the Himalayan goral is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 11 Images 1 Video
Himalayan tahr (Hemitragus jemlahicus)
The Himalayan tahr is a relative of the wild goat and is specially adapted to life on the rugged mountain slopes of the Himalayas, extending... More 20 Images 9 Videos
Snow leopard (Panthera uncia)
The beautiful snow leopard (Panthera uncia) is a white to smokey-grey colour, with yellow tinged fur and patterned dark-grey to... More 43 Images 10 Videos
Red fox (Vulpes vulpes)
The size of a small dog, the red fox (Vulpes vulpes) is the largest member of the genus Vulpes and is well-known for its large bushy... More 71 Images 7 Videos
Chilgoza pine (Pinus gerardiana)
Information on the Chilghoza pine is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 8 Images 0 videos
Taruca (Hippocamelus antisensis)
The taruca (Hippocamelus antisensis) is a medium-sized deer with a stocky body and a sandy grey coat, which provides excellent camouflage in... More 4 Images 0 videos
Long-tailed goral (Naemorhedus caudatus)
Information on the long-tailed goral is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 4 Images 0 videos
Wild boar (Sus scrofa)
Information on the wild boar is currently being researched and written is currently being researched and written and will appear here... More 55 Images 0 videos
Bighorn sheep (Ovis canadensis)
The bighorn sheep is named for its massive, spiral horns, which in the male can reach lengths of over a metre and weigh up to 14 kilograms... More 37 Images 3 Videos
Sambar deer (Rusa unicolor)
Information on the sambar deer is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 33 Images 3 Videos
Hog deer (Axis porcinus)
Once widespread and relatively abundant, the hog deer has suffered dramatic declines, and now survives in relict populations, scattered... More 18 Images 0 videos
Abbott’s duiker (Cephalophus spadix)
This secretive, forest-dwelling antelope was first photographed in the wild as recently as 2003, with the aid of a camera trap... More 5 Images 1 Video
Wild yak (Bos mutus)
A huge and imposing hulk of an animal, the wild yak has stocky, high and humped shoulders and a broad, drooping head. Both males and females... More 5 Images 2 Videos
Huemul (Hippocamelus bisulcus)
This deer species has an odd stance; the legs are very short and the hind legs appear bent. The huemul has coarse, brown fur that is short... More 18 Images 5 Videos
Mountain gazelle (Gazella gazella)
Of all Gazella species, the mountain gazelle is the most slender built with relatively the longest neck and legs. The coat is fawn to... More 20 Images 1 Video
Gaur (Bos gaurus)
The gaur is one of the larger of the wild cattle, and individuals can reach over two metres at the shoulder. The sleek, dark coat is black... More 27 Images 8 Videos
Thorold’s deer (Przewalskium albirostris)
An inhabitant of the Tibetan plateau, Thorold’s deer has many adaptations for this cold and harsh environment. Its brown coat consists of... More 7 Images 0 videos
Argali (Ovis ammon)
The argali (Ovis ammon) is the largest of the wild sheep, and the males have impressive horns that are highly prized by hunters... More 20 Images 10 Videos
Eastern tur (Capra cylindricornis)
Information on the Eastern tur is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 8 Images 0 videos
Protosticta (Protosticta khaosoidaoensis)
Information on Protosticta khaosoidaoensis is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos
Gray monkey saki (Pithecia irrorata)
Information on the gray monkey saki is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 5 Images 0 videos
Psidium (Psidium sintenisii)
Information on Psidium sintenisii is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Miconia (Miconia namandensis)
Information on Miconia namandensis is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Acmopyle (Acmopyle pancheri)
Information on Acmopyle pancheri is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 5 Images 0 videos
Golden Vietnamese cypress (Xanthocyparis vietnamensis)
The highly endangered golden Vietnamese cypress (Xanthocyparis vietnamensis), known locally as ‘Bach Vang’, can reach a height of 15 metres... More 12 Images 0 videos
Nectandra (Nectandra ramonensis)
Information on Nectandra ramonensis is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Diplazium (Diplazium divisissimum)
Information on Diplazium divisissimum is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos

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