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).