Mouse Deer

Mouse Deer are animals that appear in The Lion Guard.
== Information ==
Mouse deer live in Asia and are known to be extremely anxious, freezing when spooked and running away in a zig-zag pattern. Despite being referred to as the mouse deer, they have no relation to deer and are considered to be their own species. They eat plant material and have stomachs designed to ferment these foods even with their lack of upper incisors. Both sexes have elongated canines which can be used for fighting. Although their legs are thin and prevent mouse deer from having good agility, they use them to run through their dense environment. Mouse deer either live solitary or in pairs, and young reach maturity in five to ten months after their birth. Mouse deer also possess scent glands which help them mark mates and antagonists, though they usually ignore neighbors and do not get into battles with them.
Mouse deer pelts are a orange-tinted brown while their undersides are white. Vertical white markings are present on their neck. Mouse deer have a rounded body and a triangular head with elevated hindquarters.
== Appearances in Fanfiction ==
Here are all the fanfictions that this animal makes an appearance in that are on this wiki. If your fanfiction includes mouse deer, add it to this list.
*Legends of the Lion Guard
== Gallery ==
Category:Animals
Category:Mouse Deer