7.5K views · 212 reactions | We've known about the elusive campus muntjac deer for a while, but it's never been captured on video...until now. This great footage by liu__dingding on Instagram shows our small friend leaping into the safety of the shrubbery! Our campus is home to hundreds of different species, so if you do spot our resident muntjac, please do leave them to it. Find out more about our biodiverse campus: bit.ly/1Qro3V7 | Loughborough University | Facebook

A Muntjac Buck barking, some confuse with a fox barking. In Ireland Muntjac Deer while protected under the Wildlife Acts there is a twelve month open season on both males and females as they are considered an invasive species Video thanks to Cameron Goodhead | Wild Deer Ireland

1K views · 19 reactions | Meet the muntjac deer, nature’s glandular...

Muntjac deer, often called barking deer, are small, solitary animals native to South and Southeast Asia, with some species now found in parts of Europe. Known for their compact build, reddish-brown coats, and short antlers, they’re named after their unique barking call, which they use to signal danger. These adaptable herbivores thrive in forests and dense undergrowth, feeding on fruits, leaves, and tender shoots. Muntjacs are among the oldest known deer species, with fossils dating back million