Leaf Muntjack


Weight:
The leaf muntjac weighs about 11 kg (25 lb). 

Habitat:
The leaf muntjac is found in dense forest habitats at an elevation of  450 - 600 m (1500 - 2000'), the transition zone between tropical lowland forests and higher temperate forests (Rabinowitz 1998).

Early Development:
Young muntjacs are generally born in dense jungle growth, where they remain hidden until they can move around with their mother (Nowak 1999). 

Diet:
The leaf muntjac eats mostly fruit (Rabinowitz 1998).  

Behavior:
Both diurnal and nocturnal activity have been reported for muntjac species in general. 

Social Organization:
The leaf muntjac is solitary (Rabinowitz 1998).