water chevrotain
species of ruminant found in tropical Africa
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Least ConcernObservations: Little is known about the longevity of these animals. It has been suggested that they live up to 14 years in the wild (David Macdonald 1985).
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The water chevrotain (Hyemoschus aquaticus), also known as the fanged deer, is a small ruminant found in tropical Africa. This is the only species in the genus Hyemoschus. It is the largest of the 10 species of chevrotains, basal even-toed ungulates which are visually similar to deer, but are barely larger than small dogs.
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