Moose-antlered dwarf deer (SciiFii)

The moose-antlered dwarf deer (Alceceracervus insularis) is a species of deer that originally did not exist, but has since been created by SciiFii and introduced throughout the Channel Islands off the coast of California to help boost biodiversity. The moose-antlered dwarf deer, as its name suggests, is a rather small deer species, with males standing about 76 cm (30 inches) tall at the shoulders and weighing around 50-60 kilograms (110-132 lbs), while the females (which lack the antlers of males) are only slightly smaller. The moose-antlered dwarf deer bucks have massive antlers for their size, and are used during rutting, similarly to other deer species. The moose-antlered dwarf deer also has a hump on its buck, which is used to prevent overheating while running or in rut during the summer. The moose-antlered dwarf deer is entirely herbivorous and primarily feeds on short grasses, roots, tubers, and shoots, although it is known to occasionally feed on leaves and fallen fruits. The moose-antlered dwarf deer is a social herd-dwelling animal that can live in small herds consisting of up to around 25 individuals at a time. The conservation status of the moose-antlered deer is Least Concern due to successful conservation efforts.
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