Scientific name : Elaphodus cephalophus
Family : Cervidae
Native to : China and Myanmar
Interesting fact : Its hide costs much and sells for a lot of money.
Conservation status : Near Threatened
It is called tufted deer because of a tuft of black hair on its forehead. The deer bears close resemblance to the muntjac. The male deer has fang-like teeth protruding outward and backward. These help it to protect itself from predators. The deer is active at dusk and dawn.
