The dusky musk deer resembles a small deer but has no antlers; mature males have conspicuous elongated upper canines. It lives in mountain forests near rocky areas and eats grasses and lichens.
It resembles a small deer but has no antlers. Its brown coat varies in shade and spotting. In mature males the upper canines grow into long tusks, while those of females do not protrude beyond the mouth.
It occurs in alpine and subalpine forests, often near rocky areas and the tree line. This herbivore feeds on grasses, forbs, and lichens.
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