Kashmir Musk Deer
Moschus cupreus
- Endangered
- Card rarity: Epic
- Mammals
The Kashmir musk deer is an endangered species of musk deer native to Afghanistan, India, Nepal and Pakistan. It was originally described as a subspecies to the alpine musk deer, but is now classified as a separate species. It stands at 60 cm (24 in) tall, and only males have tusks which they use during mating season to compete for females.
Classification
- Class
- Mammalia
- Order
- Artiodactyla
- Family
- Moschidae
- Genus
- Moschus